Reporting RelationshipThis position reports to the Principal.
Exemption StatusNon-exempt/Hourly (part time; 20 hrs/wk, 10-months; flexibility of hours for some nights and weekend activities).
Position OverviewThis position works cooperatively with leadership of the congregation that owns the school (if any), LUMIN's Board of Directors, school staff, parents and students to help the school accomplish its mission of nurturing and equipping all children in a strong Christian and academic environment to become life long learners, growing in faith, capable of making responsible decisions, and serving God and the community. The Teacherโs Aide will assist the Teacher in the instruction, classroom monitoring, behavior modification, and nurturing of students, as necessary.
Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
School Operations- Follow Christianbased philosophy and principles to support the teachers as directed.
- Serve, guide, help, and model faith and spirituality to students.
- Be present and available to all students, faculty and parents.
- Help reinforce the principles and concepts of Teacher. Work oneonone or in small groups, as directed and needed.
- Work cooperatively and interact positively with students, parents, staff and community.
- Monitor students during break, lunch and recess.
- Assist teachers in classroom housekeeping and clerical tasks to include, but not be limited to: attendance, copies of tests or material, grading and assisting students with homework.
- Assist in the cafeteria with school nutrition team as needed
- All other duties as assigned:
- Flexibility to meet the needs of students as directed by the school personnel
Administrative- Participate and attend school functions, devotions, faculty meetings and parent conferences, as applicable.
- Participate in faculty devotions.
Experience and Requirements- Must believe in Christianbased philosophy and principles and extend those to students and families.
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Post high school education in a related field is desired.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a professional manner with a diverse population of children, youth and adults.
- Possess the ability to establish a rapport with youth, parents and other staff, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Effectively collaborate with other disciplines in problem solving.
- Experience working in an urban school environment, including general knowledge of issues facing atrisk youth, is helpful.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and work in multiple settings and environments.
- Has a personal belief in Godโs ability to change lives.
Working Conditions- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, depending on work task.
- Work will be performed in a school environment.
- Willingness to be outside with students during recess/breaks.
- Clear need to understand and lead efforts in child and school safety
- Ability to move from task to task, efficiently and take direction from others, as necessary.
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of someone in this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.