Early Education Assistant Teacher; Paraprofessional Job Warrenton area,Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Early Education Assistant Teacher (Paraprofessional)

Early Education Assistant Teacher

The teacher's assistant will be expected to support the preschool (Ages 1-3) classroom teacher in the use of effective teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and affect student learning, to integrate Biblical principles and a Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum, and to role model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ. Assistant teachers serve as the primary substitute if the lead teacher is absent and is expected to teach all subjects following the substitute plans provided by the teacher.

Required Personal Qualities

The paraprofessional shall:

Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.

Believe that the Bible is God's Word and standard for faith and daily living.

Be in whole-hearted agreement with Covenant Christian Academy's Statement of Faith (Doctrinal Position).

Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God's biblical standards for sexual conduct.

Be a Christian who is, and will remain during the period of employment, an active member of a Christ-centered church, growing in his/her Christian relationship with God, and actively practicing and exhibiting Christian principles of the Christian faith; seek to role model in speech, actions, and attitude a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ; set an example of the importance of spiritual discipline;

and encourage students in the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and growing in their faith.

Additional Personal Qualities

The paraprofessional shall:

Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children's education and be prepared to assist them in that task.

Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.

Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.

Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and agreement with school policy.

Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.

Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.

Notify the administration of any policy he/she is unable to support.

Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately.

Job Description – Essential Functions

The paraprofessional shall:

Reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity.

Cooperate with the board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.

Serve as a substitute teacher in the event that the classroom teacher is unavailable.

Follow directions given by the teacher and take initiative to find helpful ways to support the teacher in day-to-day tasks.

Demonstrate organizational skills and can be trusted to complete assigned tasks/roles in a timely, effective manner (including, but not limited to, making copies, organizing incoming/outgoing red communication folders, and preparing classroom materials).

Integrate biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout daily support and instruction.

Keep proper discipline and classroom management in the classroom and on the school premises for a good teaching environment.

Support specialist teachers by being present and by providing additional effective classroom management techniques in all specials classes.

Help with carline (pick up/drop off) and recess duties.

Support the classroom teacher in maintaining a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.

Support the classroom teaching in maintaining regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a comprehensive knowledge of each student's progress.

Follow established guidelines for dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff.

Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent Covenant Christian Academy in a favorable and professional manner to Covenant Christian Academy's constituency and the general public.

Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by…