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Primary Function

As a kindergarten classroom aide, your main role is to support the lead mentor in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. Good, clear communication and teamwork skills are essential for effectively working with both students and other staff members. Under general supervision, your responsibilities will include assisting the classroom mentor in the instruction of students individually, or in groups; and supporting the physical, behavioral, and academic needs of students throughout the school day. Full responsibility for appropriate instruction, training, curriculum materials and evaluation procedures remain with the classroom mentor; as do other related work as required.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Provide instructional reinforcement under the direction of the classroom mentor for individual students and/or small groups of students

+ Assist classroom mentor with classroom management and general supervision of the class, following mentor's established routines and procedures

+ Assist the classroom mentor in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

+ Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute mentor assigned, in the absence of the regular mentor

+ Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their Student Summary Plans

+ Supervise students in the cafeteria, playground, hallways, during electives, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs as directed

+ Observe student behavior and progress, keep notes, and report to classroom mentor and/or other school designee(s)

+ Assist with administrative duties as directed such as assisting with preparing for events, preparing materials for instruction, etc.

+ Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials

+ Assist during arrival and departure of students and provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.

+ Attend back-to-school nights, parent conferences, and end of year events

+ May be asked to attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development as needed.

+ Respect confidential nature of student records and school reports

+ Understand and adhere to all HHCA school policies and procedures

Requirements

Education:

BS/BA degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education preferred

Experience:

Previous classroom experience- at least 2 years preferred.

Personal and Professional Profile:

+ Be a born-again Christian, committed to the Lord, exhibiting a close and dynamic daily walk with Jesus Christ.

+ Be in agreement with and able to support the school’s Statement of Faith and Christian Role Model Statement.

+ Be a student of God's Word and be able to apply Biblical truth in speaking and counseling situations.

+ Place the oneness of the Body of Christ above membership in a particular denomination or church.

+ Understand the distinctives of Christian education and HHCA and be committed to those distinctives.

+ Have a humble spirit, thinking of others before self and living with gratitude for God’s provision

+ Exhibit a growth mindset that yearns to grow professionally, but also relationally and spiritually in deeper relationships with God and others

+ Be an active supporter and promoter of HHCA in the classroom, with parents and in the community at large.

+ Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students, faculty and parents.

+ Have a teachable spirit and be able to take criticism with a willingness to learn and grow.

+ Be an innovative thinker and problem solver.

+ Be well organized.

+ Have excellent computer skills.

+ Maintain confidentiality in all school matters.

+ Be able to follow through on communications and decisions.

+ Have professional experience and qualifications that match the needs and responsibilities of the position.

Benefits

Health insurance

Sick Leave

Discounted tuition option for school aged children