Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Laurens Academy; Tylersville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Laurens Academy is seeking an assistant teacher to join our elementary program. The role supports planning and implementing the daily schedule under the teacher and lower school director, prepares learning environments, and supervises students when the lead teacher isn’t present.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, patient, and able to maintain a safe and orderly classroom, attending staff meetings and training as required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young students is preferred but not required.
• Must pass a background check and tuberculosis test.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 7:30 am and stay until 3:30 pm.
• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the teacher and lower school director.
• Prepare learning environments, skill centers, and needed materials.
• Supervise the classroom as main caregiver when the teacher is absent.
• Follow Laurens Academy playground supervision guidelines.
• Help with housekeeping tasks and maintain order and cleanliness.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Child supervision

Classroom setup

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

ABOUT

Laurens Academy began in the fall of 1994 with ten fifth grade students meeting in the fellowship hall of Todd Memorial Presbyterian Church. The school was started by a group of concerned parents and educators who believed there was a need for a local alternative the the educational option in Laurens County.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The assistant teacher will arrive at 7:30 am and leave at 3:30.

Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the teacher and the lower

school director.

Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up skill centers, and preparing

needed materials and supplies.

Supervise the classroom as the main/sole caregiver of students when the teacher is not present.

Follow Laurens Academy guidelines for playground supervision.

Help with the general housekeeping tasks; maintain order and cleanliness.

Assist in other duties as appropriate.

Accept adjustments in assigned duty when asked to meet the needs of our students.

Treat all children with dignity, gentleness, and respect.

Provide safety and security for students - physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Attend staff meetings (including In-Service week), Professional Development, and recommended

training programs and conferences.

Other duties or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:

Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with a Christian church of like faith and

practice; and agree with the philosophies of Laurens Academy.

Have a commitment to the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of Christian schooling as

expressed by Laurens Academy.

Experience working with young students is preferred but not required.

Must pass a background check and present a negative tuberculosis test.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to evacuate students in the event of an emergency.

Ability to sit, bend, stand, or sit on low chairs or floor as needed in care of and interactions with

students.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance