Elementary School Teacher's Aide

Colorado Springs Christian Schools•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1971, Colorado Springs Christian Schools (CSCS) is one of Colorado’s leading Christian educational schools for grades K-12. CSCS is a private, non-denominational school accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI). The part-time Teacher’s Aide assists teachers in a K-5 elementary campus. This position provides for various duties so flexibility and willingness to assist where needed is essential.

Requirements

Statement of Educational Mission
Doctrinal Statement
Standards of Conduct
Employees of Colorado Springs Christian Schools are expected to maintain a standard of conduct which demonstrates a life dedicated to the service of our Lord.
Employees agree to abide by the non-comprehensive Standards of Conduct set forth below and agree to answer questions regarding allegations of behavior inconsistent with these Standards of Conduct.
Employees also acknowledge the importance of modeling the lifestyle and ethic the Schools support to demonstrate that it is possible to live consistent with the CSCS Doctrinal Statement, to avoid scandal in the Schools, and to evangelize non-Christians effectively.
CSCS considers the prohibitions in the Standards of Conduct as authoritative, unchangeable Biblical instructions concerning living a Godly life (Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:21-27; I Corinthians 6:9-20).
The following behavior is prohibited both on and off the work premises, both during and after normal working hours (including in the private lives of employees).
Sexual relations outside of marriage (defined as a permanent and legal union between one man and one woman),
Drunkenness, or any excessive use of alcohol,
Use or possession of narcotics and illegal hallucinogenic drugs of any kind,
Use or possession of pornographic materials,
Inappropriate cell phone or other electronic transmissions, or
Participating in, supporting, or condoning sexual immorality, sexual activity outside of marriage (as defined above), homosexual activity, bisexual activity, or lesbian sexual activity.
Any uncertainty about whether particular behaviors violate a Biblical standard as determined by the Schools should be directed to the Office of the Superintendent.
The Bylaws of Colorado Springs Christian Schools, Article II Section 2 state, “Each member of the faculty and staff annually by contract, shall affirm, in writing, his/her commitment to the Doctrinal Statement.

Nice To Haves

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent / Principal may find appropriate and acceptable or other background demonstrating application of the qualifications and skills.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with grading and other duties as requested
Monitor recess and lunch time
Work with individual students or small groups as requested
Communicate with teachers about student performance
Demonstrate high level of confidentiality
Willing to be CPR certified as well as learn basic first aid skills
Ability to train as backup for front office to include learning medical protocols
Ability to take initiative to complete tasks
Through effective communication, build healthy, effective relationships with students and co-workers
Works cooperatively with other Teacher’s Aides
Other duties as assigned
Commits and fully supports the missional and organizational standards including our Core Values, Mission Statement and Doctrinal Statement, and Statement of Faith and Christian Beliefs
Evidence of spiritual maturity and strong grasp of Christian education; ability to demonstrate true biblical integration through the subject area
Through effective communication, build healthy, effective relationships with students and families to support and enforce the biblical, whole-child educational experience
Work well with other teachers, support staff and administrators
Maintains a safe and orderly classroom to promote an inviting place for students to learn and to inhibit relational aggression