8 Classroom Aide

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Location:

Tempe, AZ. Salary: $17-$20 per hour.

We are seeking a passionate 5-8 Classroom Aide to support students’ academic and spiritual growth. The role involves instructional support, small group facilitation, lesson preparation, grading, student behavior management, and other classroom duties.

• Display a deep knowledge of the curriculum and assist with teaching from a Biblical perspective.
• Connect Biblical truth to student lives.
• Passionately minister to students through teaching, counseling, encouragement, and mentoring.
• Promote student engagement and support learning capabilities.
• Assist teachers in preparing lesson materials, grading papers, and managing classroom activities.
• Communicate respectfully with families, co-workers, supervisors, and staff.
• Manage student behavior in line with school guidelines.
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students.
• Assist with AM/PM duties, activity and lunch duties.
• Adhere to Valley Christian School guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Commitment to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs and Statement of Faith.
• Valid level one IVP fingerprint card.
• Minimum 1 year of educational experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and multi‑tasking abilities.
• Judgment, discretion, and initiative in varied conditions.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Problem‑solving and prioritization skills.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Prior school experience.
• BS/BA degree or related field.

• Use computer for long periods.
• Remain stationary (sitting or standing) 50% of time.
• Lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Short stoops, bends, turns, pushes, pulls, reaches, climbs stairs.
• Responsive to alarms.
• Operate in noisy, crowded environment.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
• Walk frequently on campus, handle small children, lift up to 40 lbs in emergencies.

Job Type: Part-time.

Location:

Tempe, AZ.

Hours:

3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Kids Club Aide will support the after‑school program, ensuring a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment that reflects Biblical Christian values. Duties include supervising students, managing behavior, assisting with check‑in/out, and leading activities.

• Minister to students through encouragement.
• Communicate respectfully with staff, supervisors, and families.
• Manage student behavior per guidelines.
• Assist with check‑in/out, playground safety, and visual oversight.
• Implement playground rules, crafts, games, and activity centers.
• Set up, break down, clean tables and counters.
• Secure doors and play areas.
• Maintain professional communication.
• Help students with homework.

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Faithful attendance and financial support of a local church.
• Commitment to Valley Christian’s Statement of Faith.
• Effective communication, written and verbal.
• Multi‑tasking and organizational skills.
• Judgment and discretion in varied conditions.
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency for attendance tracking.
• Flexibility to stay late for late‑arriving parents.
• Ability to communicate with parents about student behavior.
• Scheduling skills for weekly kids club.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Compliance with background check procedures at time of hire.

• Use computer for long periods.
• Remain stationary (sitting or standing) 50% of time.
• Lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Short stoops, bends, turns, pushes, pulls, reaches, climbs stairs.
• Responsive to alarms.
• Operate in noisy, crowded environment.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
• Walk frequently on campus, handle small children, lift up to 40 lbs in emergencies.

Valley Christian Schools conducts pre‑employment screening, including background checks, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in its admissions and administration of educational programs. In addition, the school does not discriminate in employment practices, reserving the right to prefer applicants based on religion in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We seek employees who are currently living out their Christian faith that agree with our Statement of Faith, beliefs, philosophy, and qualifications.