Lower School Instructional Aide - Redlands, United States - Redlands Christian School

Redlands Christian School
Redlands Christian School
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Redlands, United States

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Description

Job Title:
Lower School Instructional Aide

Department:
School-Wide

Category:
Support Staff; Hourly; Non-Exempt

Reports To:
Classroom teacher, Lower School Principal

Wage Range:
$ $22.00 DOE

Schedule: 2-6 hours/day while school is in-session.

Summary:

The Lower School Instructional Aide assists in the effective execution of the classroom program by assisting the teacher in any and all areas necessary for learning, including working with students one-on-one and in small groups, helping with daily tasks and assignments generated by the classroom teacher, assuring that the mission of the schools is supported.

The Instructional Aide models a servant's heart and promotes an attitude of respect, teamwork, and professionalism by speaking well of other faculty and staff members; supporting our entire school system-lower school, middle school, upper school; praying for and with other faculty and staff; encouraging others in Godly living and excellence; lovingly holding others accountable; actively pursuing ways to encourage members of the schools.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

(Other duties may be assigned)

  • Assists the classroom teacher as needed.
  • Working with students one on one or in a group, classroom tasks like setting up supplies, handing out papers, making copies, assembling booklets or assignments, precisely correcting homework, assisting with projects, etc.
  • Works with the teacher on prioritizing tasks for timeliness and efficiency
  • As much as possible, anticipates what needs to be done
  • Accompanies students to and from buildings and classrooms
  • Performs playground/recess duty
  • Assists in maintaining discipline and demonstrates effective classroom management skills
  • Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops as required
  • Able to be patient but firm with students; feels comfortable hugging as well as disciplining
  • Keeps attention focused on students and areas assigned at all times.

To perform the job successfully, Instructional Aide should demonstrate the following qualities:

Spiritual

  • Models a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ in speech, actions, and attitudes
  • Integrates Christ, God's word, and his/her faith into classroom lessons
  • Shows support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children's education and assists them in that task

Instructional

  • Uses valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals and promote student learning
  • Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students, challenging each to do his/her best work while preparing him/her for the next level
  • Uses the maximum amount of class time for instruction
  • Uses homework effectively for review
  • Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
  • Communicates student expectations at the beginning of the year and throughout the year; uses school administrative software to post homework and grades as well as other needed information
  • Keeps proper discipline in the classroom, on school premises, and at school activities
  • Experience and/or understanding of At-Risk students; learning interventions, and motivational strategies
  • Varies teaching strategies to reach all learning styles
  • Demonstrates lifelong learning

Non-instructional and Professional

  • Cooperates with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operations of the school
  • Maintains regular and accurate attendance and grade records
  • Keeps students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of deficiencies and gives sufficient notice of failure
  • Maintains a clean, attractive, and wellordered classroom
  • Accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
  • Willing to listen to the counsel of administration, colleagues and parents, and is teachable
  • Attends and participates in scheduled devotional, committee, and faculty meetings
  • Arrives at work on time (7:45am) and stays until the work day is officially complete (3:45 pm)
  • Reports to all scheduled supervision duties
  • Dresses in a professional way Contacts parents within 24 hours of initial inquiry
  • Collaborates with other teachers within the system

Personal

  • Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, humility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, selfcontrol, and perseverance
  • Meets everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
  • Exercises friendliness and consideration, treats students without partiality
  • Submits respectfully and is loyal to constituted authority
  • Develops rapport with students, parents, and staff to promote a positive learning environment
  • Recognizes the need for good public relations; represents the school in a favorable and p
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