Teacher Assistant

Water Street Mission•Lancaster, PA

17d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in the classroom, during breaks and transitions, and wherever needed in the educational mission of Wonder Academy. This is a school year position (10 months per year). All Water Street Mission staff must be willing to sign the Water Street Mission Statement of Faith, be a current and active member and/or regular attendee of a local church, and be able to fully support the Water Street Mission core values and ministry philosophy.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Experience and/or training working with children.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Practices age appropriate communication and active listening.
Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry activities of Water Street Mission.
Subscribe to the Water Street Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications of Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
Adhere to the Water Street Mission Employee Handbook.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists teachers in implementing approved lesson plans and programs that support children’s spiritual, academic, social, physical, creative, and emotional development.
Helps maintain a safe, respectful, clean, and organized classroom environment that encourages learning for young children.
Supervises and assists children during daily activities such as lunch, recess, transitions, field trips, and other program events.
Works collaboratively with Wonder Academy/WSM staff to support school programs and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Communicates any concerns to the appropriate supervisor and supports effective communication within the school team.
Encourages and models Christ-centered relationships and shares the gospel with children and families as opportunities arise.
Works in full coordination with staff to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of students.
Share the Good News of Jesus Christ in words and actions with people we serve, communicating hope and dignity.
Walk alongside fellow WSM staff in Christian community as we journey toward maturity.
Encourage restoration in the lives of guests, recognizing we are each restored by God to become restorers.
Work in full coordination with other WSM staff at all times to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of guests.
Embody, encourage and cultivate WSM culture, purpose, mission and values in words and actions.