Classroom Assistant

LifeWise Academy; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking a part-time Classroom Assistant to support the LifeWise teacher, build positive relationships with students, and help create an engaging classroom.

You will prepare activities, gather supplies, supervise transitions, and assist with attendance and administrative tasks while modeling godly character.

This position requires a mature Christian faith and active church involvement, and you will serve as a LifeWise ambassador within the community.

Qualifications

• A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Assist the LifeWise teacher as needed and directed.
• Gather, distribute and organize supplies.
• Make copies and prep activities.
• Participate in class games, activities and discussions.
• Keep track of attendance and other administrative tasks.
• Help with classroom management as needed and directed.
• Support redirection for disruptive students.
• Ensure student safety and well-being at all times.
• Provide guidance for students during activities and transitions.
• Chaperone children to and from LifeWise classes when needed.
• Complete the Classroom Volunteer training.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Mature Christian faith

Active church involvement

Job description

Overview

As a LifeWise Classroom Assistant, you will support the LifeWise teacher in the classroom and develop positive relationships with students. Your role is crucial to provide an engaging, meaningful and organized classroom experience. Although the responsibilities of the classroom assistant mirror those of a program volunteer, the classroom assistant is a paid position.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the LifeWise teacher (as needed and directed)
• Gather, distribute and organize supplies
• Make copies and prep activities
• Participate in class games, activites and discussions
• Keep track of attendance records and other administrative tasks
• Help with classroom management (as needed and directed)
• Support the LifeWise teacher with redirection for disruptive students
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times
• Provide guidance for students during class activities, assignments and transitions
• Serve students with special needs or those requiring extra support
• Model positive behavior
• Strive to model godly character
• Display enthusiasm for lessons and activities
• Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community
• Develop relationships with students
• Learn the students’ names
• Follow-up with students’ stories, interests, prayer requests, etc.
• Chaperone children to and from their LifeWise classes (as needed)
• Complete the Classroom Volunteer training
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
• Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

LifeWise Academy’s hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.

Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Employment Type: Part-Time

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