Lower School (5th Grade) Teacher Assistant

Calvary Christian Academy; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Christian Academy seeks a Teacher Assistant to support the classroom teacher in all capacities, helping to disciple students spiritually, academically and socially. The role involves supervising students, assisting with lesson preparation, and coordinating with staff and volunteers in a faith-centered school environment.

The position emphasizes Christian ministry, collaborative teamwork, and flexible coverage for events and meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong Christian commitment and alignment with Calvary Chapel beliefs.
• Mission-driven with a desire to disciple students spiritually, academically and socially.
• Willing to live a life above reproach in line with leadership covenant.
• Ability to apply God’s Word in daily interactions.
• Capacity to mentor and encourage students within a ministry-focused school.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to specified professional dress.
• Provide childcare for staff/CCA children on PMD days and staff meetings.
• Supervise students during seatwork and provide personalized assistance.
• Assist with behavior management and academic support for struggling students.
• Provide prayer and godly counsel to students in need.
• Supervise class while teacher conducts small groups and assist specials teachers.
• Escort children to/from classes and meals; monitor playground and cafeteria.
• Observe and assess academic progress and spiritual maturity; report to teacher.
• Record and grade homework; prepare folders and materials for lessons.
• Assist in directing parent volunteers and maintain an orderly classroom.
• Supervise children at morning drop-off, lunch, and afternoon pick-up.
• Assist in orientation, planning days, meetings, and all-school events.
• May serve as substitute teacher or office assistant as needed.
• Serve as greeter for conferences when required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the teacher.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Love for children

Spiritual gifts of teaching

Group facilitation skills

Time management

Multitasking

Diligence and flexibility

Computer skills

Strong communication skills

Two years of college education

Education

Two years of college education

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Position Description

JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO: Principal of Department

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

HOURS: Full Time (40)

LOCATION: Calvary Christian Academy, all campuses

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At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a minister and staff member, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are.

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 work days, 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 café floor.
• Worship and attend chapel with your class.
• Assist in observing and assessing the ability of each student academically and to assess spiritual maturity for discipleship purposes.
• Periodic CCFL/CCA staff meeting child care coverage
• Notify the teacher of student behavior or academic skills, as needed.

Record keeping, 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 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 teacher in directing parent volunteers in their tasks.
• Help teacher 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 office.
• Filing.
• Other tasks as assigned by the teacher.

Working under Administration

• Supervise children as assigned:
  • at morning drop-off
  • in 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 administration.
• Serve as greeter for quarterly parent / teacher conferences when needed.
• Serve under administrative direction as 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 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

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Full-time (40 hours/week); however, may be required to work an evening or weekend day to attend a CCA event, or assist with a special project or in an circumstantial emergency affecting the church facilities.