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Purpose of the

Position:

A Cheyenne Hills Christian Academy (CHCA) preschool paraprofessional is responsible for aligning with the mission statement of Cheyenne Hills Church (CHC) and CHCA. The preschool paraprofessional role involves supervising students and instructional support of the classroom teacher. The paraprofessional is under the direction of the classroom teacher and provides support to the program within the assigned classroom by reinforcing the Christian environment.

Qualifications:

Character:

• Demonstrates a mature Christian faith and meets the qualifications as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9
• Promotes a Distinctively Different learning environment with the principles of Philippians 4:8; Character Counts
• Servant Leader's heart with a love for God, His people, and the lost.

Competence :

Experience:

Recommended minimum of one (1) year experience working with children

• High School Diploma or equivalent Reports to: The CHCA Preschool Paraprofessional reports to the Preschool Director, and/or Executive Director.

Relates Closely with:

• CHCA Classroom Teacher
• CHCA Preschool Director
• CHCA Office Manager

CHCA Executive Director Responsibilities:

The preschool paraprofessional at CHCA is tasked with the following duties: Assist the classroom teacher in working with students one-on-one. Follow the teacher's lead when working with students in the classroom. Lead small group and center instruction as directed. Confers with the teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress (grading student assignments) and record keeping. Assists in making copies and obtaining, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and work areas to maximize student learning, provide a safe learning environment, and meet requirements. Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings, including classroom, playground, lunchroom, arrival and dismissal of students, etc. Assists with enforcing classroom / school rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to ensure a safe and positive Christian learning environment. Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured, sick students, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and / or directing appropriate personnel for resolution. Promote healthy relationships and clear lines of communication with all CHCA staff. Attends meetings and in-service training as required. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Promoting moral and ethical development by modeling Christian character and behavior. Adhere to DFS stated health/safety standards in all classroom related procedures. Maintain compliance with DFS training and certifications. Hold or obtain current CPR and First Aid certification. Contract length To be determined based on the date of hire and time remaining in the school year calendar.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person