Lower School (Elementary) Teacher Assistant

• Adhere to specified professional dress.
• Provide child care for staff/CCA children on PMD days teacher work days and during required monthly staff meetings.

• 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.

• Collect and grade homework and seatwork as requested.
• Record grades on the computer when directed by the teacher.
• Assist with preparation of childrens 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.

• 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.

• 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 Gods 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

Required Experience:

Junior IC