Para Educator

LCS - Who we are:

Longmont Christian School strives to equip and instruct students to be academically strong, spiritually deep, and culturally prepared to be Christian leaders in our world. With small class sizes, our teachers spend time with students individually and work with them to develop their skills and talents. We aspire to cultivate a community that encourages a love for Jesus, a passion for learning, pride in craftsmanship, critical thinking, social responsibility, compassion for others, and character development.

Who you are:

A creative teachingassistant who has a love for Jesus and a desire to encourage a love for learning, craftsmanship in work, critical thinking, social responsibility, and compassion for others. You understand the importance of teaching the whole child, demonstrate the ability to love and build community, and have a passion for integrating the truth of Christ in all situations.

Responsibilities:

Summary:

Assist students with basic classroom work, including computers, language arts, math and research. Assist classroom teachers with preparing classroom work as needed including, but not limited to, copying, filing, reinforcing discipline, grading, monitoring students, and gaining the respect of students.

Responsibilities:

• Supports student achievement by monitoring course progress, grades, completion, and progress toward graduation. Provides timely, consistent communication with students and parents/guardians around academic achievement and growth gaps.
• Supports students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth by meeting with teachers and parents to discuss student progress
• In collaboration with the resource teacher, reviews individual learning plans (as needed) to ensure that the academic program meets individual student needs.
• Collaborates with teachers, principal, and other school staff to identify students needs and provides recommendations for teachers' support of students. Shares information as needed to inform teachers' support of student's academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth.
• Monitors data and provides basic data collection and analysis (quantitative and qualitative) to inform instructional and management practices, behavioral plans, and/or social-emotional development plans.
• Participates in Professional Development
• Meetings, and other training or meetings related to job description.
• Assist teacher(s) in preparing materials; laminating, copying, filing, etc.
• Assist with grading, attendance and instructional centers, etc.
• Assist students with classroom activities.
• Assist with curriculum instructional delivery to both individual and small groups to ensure mastering of subjects.
• Supervise and monitor students during recess, lunchroom, field trips, passing periods, classroom activities, etc.
• Assist injured or sick students to the health room.
• Cover the classroom for short periods (up to 30 minutes) when the teacher is called out of the classroom for staff meetings or other reasons.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with children or tutoring (preferred)
• Experience with Google Classroom (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and/or crawl
• Reach with hands and arms
• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Speak and listen
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• May occasionally be required to drive a motor vehicle

Personal Qualities, Beliefs, and Values:

• Must be willing and able to sign and support the school's Statement of Faith
• Commitment to LCS and its mission of excellence in academics, service and biblical truth
• A clear testimony of Jesus Christ as his/her Savior
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Proven reliability through punctuality and attendance.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven strong character in the home, church, workplace, and community
• Exhibits a humble heart for ministry
• Understanding of “Christian Worldview” application at the secondary level
• Ability to directly integrate the Bible into various content areas
• Loves students and is passionate about their development

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.90 per hour

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Kindergarten
• Middle school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Religious school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person