Thrive Assistant

Lighthouse Christian School • Gig Harbor, WA

8m • $18 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Thrive assistants work with students in small groups and 1:1 in both classrooms and the Thrive office. This position is approximately 15-20 hours/week, with a preference for 3-4 days per week, and is available to start immediately.

Requirements

• Must be a born-again Christian.
• Must be a credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Bible.
• Must be able to support and comply with the school’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Conduct.
• Must possess Biblical knowledge and the ability to integrate Scripture into subject matters taught.
• Must have an understanding of and commitment to Lighthouse Christian School educational objectives and philosophy of education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and in an Internet/online environment; ability to quickly learn and use different software applications.
• Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete assigned responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and/or teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste
• Models Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and action
• Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22, 23)
• Models and cultivates habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement in self and others
• Participates and contributes to staff devotions and prayer
• Commits and contributes to a local church
• Possesses a solid and growing knowledge of the Scripture and Christianity
• Disciples students toward spiritual growth and maturity
• Maintains good health and physical endurance to fulfill job duties
• Maintains good attendance
• Participates in a staff devotional, PLC, and updates PLJ’s regularly
• Attends weekly chapel if on campus
• Sets professional goals and monitors progress at least quarterly
• Builds strong partnerships with parents and teachers
• Engenders parental support and trust
• Communicates student progress with other LCS colleagues including teachers and admin as appropriate
• Collaborates and cooperates with colleagues
• Attends and contributes to required school meetings and functions as needed
• Completes other tasks assigned by administration
• Participate in meetings, devotions, professional learning community and Inservice as required
• Contributes to a learning environment that is conducive to teaching and learning
• Facilitates positive, productive interactions in the learning environment
• Assistant demonstrates genuine care and respect for students
• Enables students to consistently perform at a high level
• Assistant establishes and leads students to work towards high standards
• Transitions students between lessons/activities with minimum down time
• Maintains proper control of the learning environment
• Cultivates high level, critical thinking skills in students
• Encourages students to explain, elaborate, or defend answers age appropriately
• Guides students in problem-solving processes
• Equips students to analyze, synthesize, and apply
• Corrects student errors appropriately and sensitively
• Instills a Biblical worldview in students
• Makes direct connection to Scripture when appropriate
• Guides students to evaluate content against a Biblical worldview
• Encourages students towards faith in and obedience to God
• Creates opportunities for student participation and active learning
• Provides adequate opportunities for guided practice and independent practice

Benefits

• Tuition discount for own children or choice of education reimbursement, student loan reimbursement or deposit into LCS 401k, based on FTE.
• Free lunch on school days worked
• Ongoing professional development
• Positive, Christ-centered culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level