Early Education Pre-K 2 thru Grade 5 After School Teacher Assistant, Part-Time

Scope of Responsibilities: The afternoon Teacher Assistant's role is to support the Beyond the Classroom Director in planning and implementing the afternoon program for early education and elementary students.

General Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Adhere to set schedule including snack, homework and outside and inside play and games
• Supervise students at all times to ensure safety and security (physically, emotionally, spiritually)
• Treat all children with dignity, gentleness, and respect
• Flexible in working with all grade levels (Pre-K 2 - Grade 5)
• Other duties as assigned by the beyond the classroom coordinator

Qualified Applicants:

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School
• Have a commitment to the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of Christian schooling

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Experience working with school-age children
• Independent, able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to sit, bend, stand, or sit on low chairs or floor as needed in care of and interactions with students
• Must be able to evacuate students
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds