^{Elementary Instructional Aide}

Department: Elementary School

Reports To: Elementary Principal

MISSION: Liberty Christian Academy exists to support parents and guardians in their biblical responsibility to nurture and train their children. Thus, LCA provides opportunities which allow students to realize their God-given potential and to live lives that glorify God in the spiritual, academic, social, physical and vocational realms.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Elementary instructional aides work alongside teachers to assist with instruction in numerous ways. The aides may lead the whole group, small groups, or work with students individually. The aide will also assist in preparing items for instruction or substituting in classrooms.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Born-again Christian
Elementary Education degree and state licensure preferred
ACSI certification preferred
Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices
Must have a compassionate and positive attitude
Team player
Experience in working with students in an academic settin

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are the responsibilities of the Elementary Instructional Aide in relation to:

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP -

Act as the spiritual leader of school and community.
Show evidence of a consistent time of personal Bible study, prayer and outreach.
Maintain a Christ-like attitude.

GENERAL –

Assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance as directed by the teacher
Reinforce lessons by working with individual students or small groups
Assist students in completing classroom assessments that need to be made up because of an absence
Assist the classroom teacher in arranging the learning environment, including assembling and putting materials together
Prepare for classroom activities by distributing and collecting papers and other instructional materials for classroom instruction
Overseeing students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, and recess
Collaborating with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing
Substitute when teacher is out as needed
Supervision of students going to and from lunch (Main Street hallway), specials, recess, lunchroom field trips, Fit Club and car line daily, and special events
Kindergarten aide specific responsibilities – assist teachers as Kindergarten students acclimate to a full-time school schedule, helping students with learning difficulties, behavior issues, and peer social interactions
Help and assist teachers as they conduct the ESGI assessment program by providing individual and small group assessment of students as the teacher conducts whole group instruction

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM –

Plan, prepare and assist with instructional materials that facilitate active learning and promote enthusiasm for learning
Assess and record students’ progress and provide feedback
Communicate, consult, and co-operate with other members of the grade level team

Maintain good order and discipline amongst students under one’s care and safeguard their health and safety at all times
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
Participate in staff, group, or other meetings as deemed necessary by the principal
Communicate necessary information to the students, colleagues, and administration
Participate in extracurricular activities when needed
Attend and participate in chapel and other spiritual activities presented by the administration and campus pastor
Fulfill other duties as assigned

COMMUNITY

To lead their respective division in maintaining a positive Christian witness both in the school and in the community
To present the school and its program in a positive manner to the community

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