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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.
$33,340 / year median in Ohio
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Overview
As a LifeWise Classroom Assistant, you will support the LifeWise teacher in the classroom and develop positive relationships with students. Your role is crucial to provide an engaging, meaningful and organized classroom experience. Although the responsibilities of the classroom assistant mirror those of a program volunteer, the classroom assistant is a paid position.
Job Responsibilities Assist the LifeWise teacher (as needed and directed) Gather, distribute and organize supplies
Make copies and prep activities
Participate in class games, activites and discussions
Keep track of attendance records and other administrative tasks Help with classroom management (as needed and directed) Support the LifeWise teacher with redirection for disruptive students
Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times
Provide guidance for students during class activities, assignments and transitions
Serve students with special needs or those requiring extra support Model positive behavior Strive to model godly character
Display enthusiasm for lessons and activities
Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community Develop relationships with students Learn the students' names
Follow-up with students' stories, interests, prayer requests, etc. Chaperone children to and from their LifeWise classes (as needed)
Complete the Classroom Volunteer training
Other responsibilities as assigned Qualifications and Experience A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.
Classification:
Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Employment Type:
Part-Time
Grid Level:
1a