Classroom Assistant - Lower School (2024-2025)
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A. Instructional1. Becomes very familiar with the classroom academic curriculum2. Works with students on an individual or small group basis in any academic area the teacher deems necessary3. Assists the teacher during whole group instruction and seatwork time by moving from child to child to help each one stay on task 4. Tutors one or more students in a specific subject skill to help them gain understanding and mastery5. On occasion, teaches a lesson to the entire class6. Helps monitor classroom behaviorB. Routine Classroom ProceduresThe primary task of an assistant is to work with the students academically in a group or on an individual basis, and to handle routine class procedures as time allows. 1. Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and First Grade daily or weekly duties may include the following:a. Assists on the playground before school, during dismissal and at recess timeb. Assists at restroom timec. Helps keep the room tidy and the materials organizedd. Maintains grade level storage cabinets e. Collects and records notes and money each morningf. Records daily attendanceg. Helps at snack time with milk, opening drinks, and assisting with cleaning tables or desks after snackh. Sorts papers that have been graded and organize them to go home weeklyi. Assists with distributing work papers to studentsj. Assists with erasing and cleaning boardsk. Helps put materials away and prepare new materials for the next dayl. Prints names on all students' papers as appropriatem. Pulls papers out of workbooks in advance of usen. Makes worksheets and/or copies them for seat worko. Files all new worksheetsp. Assists in putting up bulletin boardsq. Prepares materials for projectsr. Assists with Band-Aid nursing dutiess. Assists with making chapel awardst. Assists with other classroom procedures as needed2. Second through Fifth Grade Assistant duties will be determined each week by the teacher and may include the following:a. Makes chapel awardsb. Sorts and staples work papers and prepares weekly paper packets to send homec. Prepares materials for projectsd. Assists in putting up bulletin boardse. Runs copies of materials as neededf. Files papersg. Grades papers that are objective (grading papers that are subjective are the teacher's responsibility)h. Assists in the classroom with students when asked by the teacher, especially during math and/or reading groupsi. Assists with other tasks as neededj. Assists with before school, recess and dismissal dutiesRequirementsA. The Classroom Assistant supports and advances the mission of FCS by helping in various ways as directed by the Classroom Teacher, with the students in the content areas, and with general classroom procedures, as time allows and as directed by the teacher; reports to the Principal.B. The Classroom Assistant should have the following qualifications:1. Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord, maintained through personal routines (such as prayer and reading the Bible) and in the school setting (through regular participation in Prayer and Share devotional times and other spiritual development)2. Possesses Christian character qualities to serve as a role model for young people and readiness to share faith in Christ with students as part of our school's mission3. Regular in attendance at an evangelical Protestant church4. Commitment to a biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior5. If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship6. Strong commitment to Christian education7. Supports an orderly learning atmosphere8. Enthusiastic, sensitive, loving rapport with students, openness with parents and staff9. Well organized, diligent, creative10. Ability to carry out physical requirements related to the job and building environment, such as (but not limited to) climbing stairs, riding the bus on field trips and, supervising students both out-of-doors and indoors11. Teachable, servant spirit