Elementary Educational Assistant

Overview

Elementary Educational Assistant role at Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Base pay range: $18.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Location: North Campus, 1530 W Center Street, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Work Schedule: Monday 7:00am-4:00pm, Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm. This is an hourly position that can be annual (12 month) or a 10-month commitment.

• Supervision and mentoring to elementary school students, assisting with daily tasks and ongoing development
• Present subject matter to students in small groups or one-on-one under the direction and guidance of the supervising teacher
• Assist teachers in planning, scheduling, and implementing daily program activities appropriate to the developmental level of the assigned students
• Observe student performance and record relevant data to assess progress according to teacher direction
• Inform teacher/principal of any concerns regarding a student’s learning, social interaction or physical function
• Support school culture (physical and relational), including leading students in the proper care of curriculum materials, furniture, and property
• Consistently and kindly enforce schools rules to support consequences in accordance with established school-wide practices/programs
• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education and in-service programs
• Attend specials classes (Art, PE, Music) with the students during the teacher planning period

• High School Diploma/GED required;
  Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Previous classroom experience preferred
• Competent in the following platforms:
  Word, Excel, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Power School
• Ability to work effectively with diverse families and students
• Ability to mentor students on a social-emotional level and tutor students in academic areas preferred
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Good communication skills with students, parents and staff
• A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
• Must be able to handle physical workload – ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, walking, stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms, as well as occasional lifting or moving items with a maximum weight of 35lbs a short distance (e.g., floor to shelf or cart), and pushing or pulling heavier items with the use of a cart or dolly
• Be in agreement with and subscribe to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Biblical Convictions
• Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
• Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

• Hiring pay range $18.06-$18.69 hourly, based on experience
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts with employer match
• Life and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with generous employer contribution
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Health Club reimbursement
• Free onsite parking
• Free meal available during shift
• Business Casual/Casual dress

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Individual and Family Services

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