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.