Temporary Classroom Aide

Description

The Classroom Aide supports students and teachers by providing supervision during lunch and recess, assisting with classroom activities, and helping maintain a safe, orderly, and Christ-centered learning environment. This role works collaboratively with school staff to promote student success and support the daily operations of the school.

• Assist teachers with classroom preparation, organization, and daily instructional activities.
• Provide support to individual students or small groups under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Reinforce lessons, directions, and classroom expectations to help students remain engaged and successful.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials, copying, organizing supplies, and classroom projects.
• Support classroom management efforts by encouraging positive behavior and helping maintain an orderly learning environment.
• Provide supervision during classroom activities, assemblies, field trips, or other school events as assigned.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.

• Compensation: $17.13/hour
• Schedule:
  
  Part time, approximately 25 hours/week, Monday-Friday. Specific daily hours may vary based on classroom, student supervision and campus need. This school year position follows the school calendar for the academic year, including school closures.
• Time Off:
  Paid personal time off for vacation, illness, appointments, and personal needs. School closures (e.g., Christmas Break, Spring Break) are generally unpaid unless requested by supervisor to complete specific projects/tasks.
• Position Type:
  Temporary, Non-Exempt
• Duration:
  This temporary assignment is anticipated to last approximately 3-6 months. The actual duration may be shortened or extended based in staffing and operational needs.
• Timeline:
  Position is anticipated to start as soon as possible and will remain open until filled.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Model a life of personal commitment to Jesus Christ by exemplifying a lifestyle that honors God and actively participating in a local, Bible-believing church. Must be willing to affirm and abide by the Schools' Statement of Faith.
• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or similar setting.
• Ability to supervise groups of students while maintaining a safe and positive environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Must pass a Washington State Patrol and National background check.

• Extended standing and walking for multiple hours.
• Ability to move quickly to respond to student needs or emergencies.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch or reach as needed to assist students.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Northwest Christian Schools is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to prefer employees who share its Christian faith and values. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

Organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.