Instructional Aide

Job Title

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the classroom teacher in arranging the learning environment, including assembling and putting materials on bulletin boards and/or other classroom learning displays and in keeping such displays current.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects. Assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures and assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Assist assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans. Administer various tests as directed.
• Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities, such as preparing, copying, and filing instructional materials.
• Assist the teacher with the supervision of students during non-instructional times, such as emergency drills, assemblies, lunch, restrooms, field trips, hallways, and playground.
• Assist with lunch, snacks, and other clean-up duties, as assigned.
• Perform additional job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher (Candidate may also be in an education degree program.)
• At least three years working in an education environment
• Active member/ministry partner of Calvary PSL or like-minded church
• Acceptance of CCA Statement of Faith and Biblical Lifestyle Commitment

Spiritual Qualities:

• Strong, growing personal relationship with Jesus
• Godly character
• Servant-hearted
• Humble
• Called to serve the body of Christ at CCA

Professional/Personal Qualities:

• Hard working
• Excellent communication skills with students and their families
• Enthusiastic
• Patient
• Active, life-long learner
• Flexible
• Teachable
• Reflective
• Multi-tasker
• Love for children
• Caring
• Organized
• Motivated
• Creative
• Collaborative
• Team player
• Forgiving heart
• Respectful of individual differences