Lower Division Teacher Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW

Brown Christian Academy is seeking a dependable caring and organized Lower Division Teacher Assistant to support Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms and help lead Warriors Den Aftercare. The ideal candidate enjoys helping elementary students learn values teamwork and is committed to safe positive Christ-centered education and care.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Lower Division teachers with lessons centers small-group practice classroom routines transitions materials and student records.
• Maintain active supervision and accurate student accountability during classrooms lunch recess specials hallways restrooms arrival and dismissal.
• Use calm positive age-appropriate guidance while supporting student responsibility self-regulation cooperation and respectful behavior.
• Transition registered students into Warriors Den at 3:15 p.m.; verify rosters and headcounts and follow BCA dismissal procedures.
• Supervise snack homework support quiet activities indoor/outdoor play reading games and enrichment through 5:45 p.m.
• Release students only to authorized adults; maintain accurate Brightwheel/sign-out records and report late pickup incidents injuries or safety concerns promptly.
• Communicate professionally with families and coworkers; protect confidentiality and participate in required meetings training and school events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• College coursework or a degree in education early childhood child development or a related fieldor strong professional experience working with childrenis preferred.
• Experience with elementary students small-group learning homework support after-school care camps church programs or comparable settings is preferred.
• Patient dependable energetic and able to communicate respectfully use basic technology/Brightwheel follow directions and maintain confidentiality.
• Must satisfy all BCA and applicable employment requirements including required background clearance health documentation training and CPR/First Aid certification or timely completion.