A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
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 field—or strong professional experience working with children—is 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.
