LifeWise Classroom Assistant

LifeWise Applicant Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Classroom Assistant, where your support will empower teachers and foster positive relationships with students. In this role, you will assist with classroom activities, ensure student safety, and model positive behavior, all while promoting the core values of the LifeWise Academy. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students, guiding them through their educational journey with enthusiasm and care. If you are passionate about education and committed to a Christian mission, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Mature personal Christian faith consistent with LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Active membership in a church aligned with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Assist the LifeWise teacher with supplies and classroom management.
• Model positive behavior and develop relationships with students.

Skills

Classroom Management

Positive Behavior Modeling

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Active Church Membership

Christian Faith

Job description

Overview

As a LifeWise Classroom Assistant in the Columbus City program, 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.

Job 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 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
• Promote and communicate LifeWise's religious mission in all duties and interactions, ensuring alignment with the organization's core values and beliefs
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• A mature personal Christian faith consistent with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
• Active membership in a church in which teaching aligns with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Benefits

• Retirement plan, including employer match

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.

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