Non Instructional Assistant

Heritage-Academy-; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Academy seeks a dedicated staff member to assist faculty in supporting scholars in a friendly, professional manner. Responsibilities include monitoring cafeteria/playground activities, guiding student interactions, and reporting incidents to school personnel.

The role requires High School education, experience with children, and fingerprint clearance. The position emphasizes a courteous, proactive attitude with students, staff, and families in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to manage small groups of children.
• Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to enforce school rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the activities of students in the cafeteria and/or on the playground.
• Counsel and/or intervene with students to ensure acceptable behavior.
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Report observations and/or incidents relating to students to appropriate school personnel.
• Respond to emergencies to address safety concerns.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks (clean up spills on tables, floor, etc.).
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assist students, parents, and staff to provide safe access to and from school.

Skills

Small group management

Effective communication

Rule enforcement

Staff/parent collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Heritage provides parents and scholars with a friendly and orderly environment. As an integral part of Heritage Academy, this position will assist the faculty in helping all scholars in a friendly and professional manner while adhering to all practices consistent with Heritage culture, strategy, and values.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor the activities of students in the cafeteria and/or on the playground.
• Counsel and/or intervene with students to ensure acceptable behavior.
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Report observations and/or incidents relating to students to appropriate school personnel.
• Respond to emergencies to address safety concerns.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks (clean up spills on tables, floor, etc.).
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assist students, parents, and staff to provide safe access to and from school.
• Maintains a friendly, but professional, attitude with the students, staff, and parents.
• Must relate positively with parents, staff, students, and administration at all times.
• Regular and on-time attendance required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

• Education: High School education or equivalent required
• Experience: Experience working with and/or supervising children
• Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512

Special Skills

• Must be able to manage small groups of children
• Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents
• Ability to enforce school rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, parents, and staff

• Physical functions: Must be able to move around the campus, both inside and outside, for 75% of the time; may occasionally be stationary (sitting or standing) for 25% of the time. Occasional lifting, carrying, pulling, running, and/or throwing.
• Equipment used: Occasional computer, telephone, and office equipment use is expected.
• Work Environment: May be required to move or position equipment up to 30 pounds. Will be exposed to outdoor weather.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• FP Card

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