Substitute Teacher Assistant - Spanish Immersion

Spanish Immersion Substitute Teacher Assistant

At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a Minister and staff member, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are.

The Spanish Immersion substitute will work in the capacity for which they are hired. As a Spanish Immersion teacher assistant substitute, the individual will follow the lead of the teacher and fulfill all the tasks, which they are assigned. These could be clerical tasks, supervision tasks, and class coverage tasks as needed. As a Spanish Immersion substitute, the individual must take ownership of the assigned role so that students are always well supervised and well assisted as in the role of teacher assistant.

In the Spanish Immersion program, the classroom environment becomes the setting for language acquisition though subject content instruction and social interaction in the language of Spanish.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assisting the teacher in teaching Spanish as second language and the important aspects of Spanish culture.
• Serve as interpreter/document translator for teachers and administrative staff who need to communicate with parents who are Spanish speakers.
• Interacting and teaching students with provided guidance from classroom teacher
• Following CCA Staff regulations, guidelines and procedures
• Providing a safe environment for kids
• Assisting teachers with required tasks, duties, and class coverage
• Must be proficient and fluent in both English and Spanish languages

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:

• Written and oral fluency in Spanish and English (able to pass a proficiency test)
• A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• A strong commitment to the philosophies and mission of Calvary Chapel
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and communicate with children
• Ability to multi-task and become easily oriented
• The ability to be "with it" and monitor groups of children with a positive disciplinary approach
• Ability to be flexible and open to coming at the last minute and filling the gap where needs are evident
• A servant's heart for Christ and His children
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.