Teacher Assistant Preschool/Prekindergarten

Evansville Christian School•Newburgh, IN

21d

About The Position

To empower students to embrace a biblical worldview through spiritual & academic growth, servant leadership, and authentic relationships in the name of Jesus Christ. Assist the classroom teacher and engage students to provide developmentally appropriate instruction and assessment in all content areas; teach, model, and implement discipline, skills, and instruction for social/emotional/physical/academic growth; encourage spiritual growth through biblical application and integration; and support the school’s mission, vision, and philosophy.

Requirements

Agree with ECS Articles of Faith, the ECS position statements, and abide by the ECS Code of Christian Conduct, as well as demonstrate support of ECS faculty/staff and policies.
Have a heart for children, Christian education, and the ministry of ECS.
Exhibit and embrace the ECS Behavioral Core Values: Be Mission-Aligned - consistently living and working with commitment, purpose, resilience, and grace so that the fruit of the Spirit is visibly evident in daily interactions and responsibilities, advancing the ECS mission to glorify God through faithful service and Christ-centered education (Galatians 5:22–23; Colossians 3:17) Be Humble - model the servant heart of Christ (Philippians 2:3–5) by being approachable, helpful, encouraging, and supportive, willingly empowering others, remaining unoffendable, transparent, and receptive to feedback, in order to build up the body and strengthen the ECS community (Romans 12:10; Ephesians 4:2) Be Professional - work with integrity and accountability (Luke 16:10), communicate clearly and responsively, consistently taking initiative to complete work with excellence and timeliness, and faithfully stewards responsibilities to produce meaningful outcomes that earn trust and advance the ECS mission (Colossians 3:23; Proverbs 22:29). Be Innovative - steward God-given creativity with a growth mindset (Proverbs 1:5), proactively recognize and act on opportunities for improvement, curiously explore new approaches, and independently drive ideas to completion in ways that produce measurable outcomes and strengthens the ECS mission (Matthew 25:21) Be Interdependent - value the God-designed body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12–27), collaborate with trust, responsiveness, and timeliness, and intentionally bring the right people to the table so that shared wisdom and collective efforts advance the ECS mission with unity and effectiveness (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; Proverbs 15:22).
Value growth (academic, spiritual, social, professional), service (local, regional, national, global), and relationships (w/ students, staff, families, and the community), all through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and follow directions of the teacher to meet social and emotional developmental needs, integrated with biblical principles, in the following areas: English/language arts, mathematics, social/emotional skills, approaches to play and learning, science, social studies, creative arts, and physical health and growth (including field trips, school chapels, and assemblies).
Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan, evaluate instruction, and incorporate data from developmentally appropriate assessments to effectively communicate the material and meet the developmental learning needs of all students.
Take initiative to model, teach, and practice effective routines and skills that reflect an understanding of the developmental needs of students.
Discuss student data with the classroom teacher and be prepared to make changes as directed to effectively meet students’ individual needs.
Lead instruction and supervision of groups as directed by the teacher.
Attentively observe the schedule and perform tasks for smooth and quick transition, such as preparing tables for the next activity, taking attendance and lunch orders, preparing materials, or other responsibilities designated by the teacher.
Model spiritual discipline through prayer, Bible study, and Christ-like character, and provide opportunity and accountability for students to develop spiritual growth, including participation in morning devotions when available.
Actively engage with students and be proactive in supervision to maintain a positive flow of instruction and an overall environment of safety within all areas of the school, including recess, lunch, restroom breaks, field trips, and after-school events.
Demonstrate professionalism and initiative in working collaboratively with the classroom teacher, completing all duty assignments, meeting deadlines, and demonstrating accountability to the grade level teaching team.
Complete all tasks assigned by the classroom teacher in a timely manner, including those unique to the campus site.
Positively contribute to a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all students. The daily schedule provides for stability, security, and flexibility to meet the group’s needs, capitalizing on the children’s interests and attention span.
As directed by the teacher, collaborate with parents, educational professionals from local school corporations, parent volunteers, and school-based education intervention teams to provide optimum learning resources for students, as needed.
Work effectively with grade-level team members, with other grade-level teams, and with the school faculty and staff to implement the mission of ECS.
As agreed upon with the administration, provide supervision and engaging activities during before or after care times.