SI Associate Teacher

Job Title:

Associate Teacher

Department:

Full Time 10 Months

Reports To:

Lower School Principal

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Position Summary: The Associate Teacher is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher with classroom operations and providing instructional support to students. This role includes helping develop learning materials under the guidance of the Lead Teacher tracking student progress and supporting student behavior. The Associate Teacher may assume full classroom responsibilities in the teachers absence. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication classroom management and organizational skills in collaboration with the Lead Teacher to impact student growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete Addalingua Level 1 2 and 3 training.
• Implement lesson plans according to the Lead Teachers guidance and the divisions curriculum requirements.
• Assist with differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Support classroom discipline to maintain a safe positive and productive learning environment.
• Assist in providing classroom instruction including small groups and addressing student challenges in collaboration with the Lead Teacher.
• Maintain an active presence with students by attending and participating in school chapels assemblies athletic events duty assignments
• Embrace and model servant leadership.
• Overtly support and uphold the mission and vision of LCA and the Spanish Immersion program.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the administration.
• Must be a native Spanish speaker and biliterate in Spanish and English

CORE VALUES: Legacy Christian Academy affirms these essential beliefs and strives to honor and uphold them in all aspects of school life.

• Pursuit of Truth. We affirm all truth is Gods truth through a liberal arts education that fosters a love for learning and a desire for wisdom. (John 8:32: and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free)
• Primacy of Scripture. We teach all subjects from a biblical worldview and we apply the truth and authority of biblical principles in all situations. (2 Timothy 3:16-17: All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching for reproof for correction and for training in righteousness that the man of God may be complete equipped for every good work.)
• Imago Dei. We respect all people as individuals created in the image of God and we celebrate the diversity of gifts and callings. (Genesis 1:26: Then God said Let us make man in our image after our likeness.)
• Covenant relationships. We build relationships that foster mutual support respect and a commitment to promote the welfare of others. (Philippians 2:3-4: Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others
• Discipleship. We as Christ-followers are committed to a life of virtue and acting as agents in Gods plan of restoration. (Matthew 16:24: Then Jesus told his disciples if anyone would come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.)
• Servant-leadership. We provide opportunities to serve one another our community and our world. (Matthew 20:26-28: But whoever would be great among you must be your servant and whoever would be first among you must be your slave even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.)

Competencies: To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following:

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Student/Staff Support - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to student needs. Solicits student feedback to improve support.

Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Hold a BA or BS degree from an accredited postsecondary institution; three or more years related experience and/or training.

Language Ability:

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules handbooks and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of students and staff.

Reasoning Ability:

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully an individual should demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy. Basic proficiency is needed in word processing e-mailing accessing the Internet school management software and curriculum mapping software;

Expectations

• acknowledge Christ as Savior and support the schools Statement of Faith and Philosophy Statement;
• be a Christian role model in attitude speech and actions towards others. This includes being committed to Gods Biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40).

• possess evidence of competence in area of instruction or other adequate preparation background or experience as determined by the school administrator;
• have a working knowledge of and follow LCAs Employee Handbook Parent & Student Handbook.

• sign and live by the schools Lifestyle Statement and Moral Integrity Statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry;
• maintain confidentiality in the operation of the classroom and the school;
• refrain from unwholesome talk including profanity slang (language widely used and accepted but not appropriate for godliness) or jokes that may be offensive;
• place his/her school ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities; and
• maintain a personal appearance that models cleanliness modesty and good taste consistent with school policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

Required Experience:

IC