Substitute Education Assistant

Position Reports to: Supervisor, Classroom lead teacher

Position Classification: Limited Part-time, at-will, non-exempt, school year, hourly

Position Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma; college preferred
• Ability to follow the teacher’s instructions
• A self-starter mindset that looks for ways to help
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work positively with the teacher and students
• A strong skill-set working with students

Character Description:

• Born-again Christian
• Models a Christian lifestyle
• Person of integrity
• Loyal and maintains confidence

Position Overview:

Substitute Educational Assistants work with the teacher to accomplish classroom objectives and provide overall support to the school program when there is an Educational Assistant that is out.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervise instructional activities to help students understand lessons
• Work with small groups of students or with one student at a time
• Help teachers with clerical tasks like taking attendance or recording grades
• Confer with teachers on student performance
• Oversee students outside of the classroom during field trips and related activities
• Work with students who need additional instruction
• Prepare materials and equipment for activities
• Discuss students' progress with their teacher
• Provide oversight of students during activities such as recess or lunch

Other position appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the Principal or Head of School.