Teaching Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must have a strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and it should be evident in both the personal and professional life
• Must agree to the mission statement, values, and faith statement
• Must be able to uphold and support the mission statement, values, and faith statement
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Professional attitude and appearance
• High School Diploma
• Must have a flexible attitude with a servant’s heart

Nice To Haves

• Spiritual gifts recommended for this role: Service, Administration, and Mercy

Responsibilities

• Model a Growing and Vibrant Relationship with Christ
• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live the life we are inviting others to live
• Manifest the fruit of the Spirit in work habits and relationships
• Pursue spiritual growth through community and daily devotions
• Embody other-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions
• Demonstrate Commitment to Cherry Hills Christian School
• Be an active, engaged member of the school community
• Attend and serve at school-wide, all-hands-on-deck events (Examples: Meet & Greet, Back to School Night, etc.)
• Accept and uphold CHC’s Essentials of Faith
• Efficiently Work With and Lead Alongside Grade-Level Teachers
• Be available for teachers during assigned hours for classroom tasks, including small group and one-on-one instruction
• Run copies and prepare class materials for student use, craft, or other uses
• Supervise lunch and recess
• Relieve the teacher briefly for conferences or planning sessions
• Understand and implement all building emergency procedures
• Cultivate Positive Relationships with Children and Families
• Connect relationally with children and families in all interactions
• Assist in caring for a child’s special needs, such as tying shoes, consoling, encouraging, and administering minor first aid
• Represent Cherry Hills Christian in a favorable and professional manner
• Pray for the children and families you serve
• Ensure Accurate, Timely Response to Communication Requests (Phone or Email)
• Manage email, voicemail, and communication requests in a timely, thorough manner
• Build trust by maintaining confidence of information
• Respond to all communication with professionalism, discretion, and a service orientation
• Other Administrative Responsibilities
• Is knowledgeable of Cherry Hills Christian policies and procedures to assist with day-to-day operations
• Assists in overseeing the maintenance of a clean, safe environment for school operations
• Helps staff, students, and volunteers function efficiently and effectively
• Understands supervision and how to lead in a positive manner
• Assists in keeping proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises to cultivate a positive academic environment
• Respects professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about children, parents or staff
• Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth
• Receive and apply training and development from the Head of School and other professional development opportunities
• Attend department and all-staff meetings
• Demonstrate teachability and receptiveness to feedback
• Model Servant Leadership and Exhibit a Helpful, Joyful Attitude
• Perform Other Duties and Tasks as Assigned

Benefits

• PTO
• Sick Time