2025-26 CCA Hollywood - Lower School Teacher Assistant

Calvary Christian Academy; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Christian Academy is seeking a dedicated Lower School Teacher Assistant to support classroom leadership and foster spiritual growth among students. This full-time position involves supervising children, assisting with academic tasks, and contributing to a nurturing educational environment aligned with the Academy's mission.

Qualifications

• Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Knowledge and ability to apply God's Word.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during seatwork and assist with behavior management.
• Provide one-on-one help for struggling students.
• Assist in observing and assessing students' abilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to multitask

Diligence

Education

Two years of college education

Job description

2025-26 CCA Hollywood - Lower School Teacher Assistant

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Position Description

JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO: Lower School Principal and Assistant Principal

STATUS: Non-Exempt; 10-Month Full-Time Hourly Calendar

HOURS: Full Time (40)

LOCATION: Calvary Christian Academy, Hollywood

Purpose Statement

The position of teacher assistant plays a vital role in furthering the mission of Calvary Christian Academy as they support the leadership of the classroom teacher in all capacities. The teacher assistant co-labors with the teacher and other staff members to disciple the students, spiritually, academically, and socially. Their passion and your efforts assist in fostering Christian spiritual growth in the students and will directly impact Calvary Christian Academy to achieve its religious mission to "make disciples" for Christ.

Scope

The teacher assistant interacts with students in the classroom, halls, restrooms, playground, and cafeteria. They also interact with the classroom teacher, staff, faculty, church staff, and parents.

Specific Responsibilities

• Adhere to specified professional dress.
• Provide child care for staff/CCA children on PMD days, teacher workdays, and during required monthly staff meetings.
  
  

Working with Teacher

Direct Contact with Children - 60%

• Supervise children during seatwork, reinforcing skills and giving personalized assistance.
• Assist with behavior management.
• Provide one-on-one help for those students who are struggling with academic concepts that further the mission of Calvary Christian Academy.
• Provide prayer and Godly counsel to hurting students.
• Supervise class while the teacher is conducting small groups to further the mission of CCA and help students grow in their knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Assist specials teachers with your class as requested.
• Escort children to and from special classes, restroom, clinic, and office as needed.
• Monitor students on the playground at recess and in the cafeteria at lunchtime.
• Wipe tables/chairs, and sweep cafà floor.
• Worship and attend chapel with your class.
• Assist in observing and assessing the ability of each student academically and assessing spiritual maturity for discipleship purposes.
• Periodic CCFL/CCA staff meeting child care coverage
• Notify the teacher of student behavior or academic skills, as needed.
  
  

Recordkeeping, lesson preparation, and classroom tasks - 40%.

• Collect and grade homework and seatwork as requested.
• Record grades on the computer when directed by the teacher.
• Assist with the preparation of children's daily folders and Thursday Folders.
• Make copies and prepare materials for lessons and special activities as requested by the teacher.
• Assist teachers in directing parent volunteers in their tasks.
• Help teachers in maintaining an orderly classroom.
• Take daily attendance and lunch counts.
• Help decorate and tear down bulletin boards in the classroom and hallway.
• Keep up with correspondence by way of email and mailbox in the office.
• Filing.
• Other tasks as assigned by the teacher.
  
  

Working under Administration

• Supervise children as assigned:
• at morning drop-off
• in the cafeteria during lunchtime
• at afternoon pick-up
• Working with childcare during orientation, teacher planning days, meetings, and all-school events such as BTSN.
• Act as a substitute teacher or office assistant as requested by the administration.
• Serve as a greeter for quarterly parent/teacher conferences when needed.
• Serve under administrative direction as the need arises.
  
  

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts

• Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• Commitment to the philosophy and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel
• Willing to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
• Knowledge and ability to apply God's Word
• A strong desire to serve the Lord and people
• A strong commitment to the philosophies and mission of Calvary Chapel as well as the educational philosophies of Calvary Christian Academy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with regard to children, their parents, and colleagues.
• Love for children and a desire to see that they have a right relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Spiritual gifts of teaching, discernment, service, helps and exhortation.
• Two years of a college education is preferred.
• Computer skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Ability to complete projects on time and follow through efficiently.
• Ability to multitask.
• Diligence and flexibility… do what is needed to get the job done.
• Time management skills.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Education and Training

• Industries

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