Aide - PreK 5 Day

## Description
This position is Monday through Friday mornings.
**Spiritually**
The teacher’s aide shall possess characteristics that reflect

• Acceptance without reservation of Peoria Christian School’s statement of faith.
• A strong, clear Christ-centered testimony.
• A member/regular attendee of an evangelical church.
• A mature, godly spirit.
• A Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others.
• A life of faith, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the body of Christ.
• A godly love for children.

• **Professionally**
• The teacher’s aide shall

• Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Have good verbal communication skills.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability and optimism.
• Possess organizational skills for filing and detailed project assignments.
• Have integrity in dealing with confidential information.
• Have the ability to be flexible and supportive of job assignments.
• Have the required training and certification needed for the position.

• **Personally**
• The teacher’s aide’s life shall reflect

• A lifestyle of biblical integrity.
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel.
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility and support for the job assignments.

• **Job Description**
• **Purpose**
• The teacher’s aide shall support the classroom teacher’s role in preparing students for meaning-ful lives by contributing to their educational, spiritual, and social development.
• **Essential Job Results**
• The teacher’s aide shall

• Assist students with tasks as they enter the classroom, such as putting away coats, back-packs, folders, etc.
• Check folders for notes or other items that should be given to the teacher.
• Take book money, special treats, or “share” items that are difficult to store.
• Comfort students who may be struggling with separation anxiety.
• Assist students with work or instructions that they may not understand or complete without support.
• Assist students who need extra practice or support, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist with student learning centers and oral evaluations, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist students with make-up work after their absence.
• Assist with snack time, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Write names on students’ papers.
• Prepare material for art projects or student work, as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Obtain materials from the elementary office, as needed.
• Supervise restroom break.
• Supervise recess and before-school activities, as scheduled.
• Attend Pre-K events, as scheduled, such as Open House, Spring Program, etc.
• Recognize the role of parents as being primarily responsible to God for their children’s edu-cation, and be prepared to assist them with this task.
• Know and comply with emergency and crisis procedures.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops if avail-able.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Support the classroom teacher’s directions to maintain proper discipline in the classroom, hallways, and on school premises.
• Enforce the parent/student handbook, with the classroom teacher’s support.
• Integrate biblical principles, biblical worldview, and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities, as suggested by the classroom teacher.
• Contribute to the spiritual growth of the students by example and by personal devotions and worship.
• Actively assist and encourage students to grow in their faith.
• Develop rapport with students, parents, and staff.
• Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities when pos-sible.
• Recognize the need for and contribute to good public relations inside the school family, as well as outside in the community.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Attend and participate in scheduled devotionals, staff training, committees, and faculty meetings, as requested.
• Cooperate with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing operation of the school.
• All other duties, as assigned, by the Board, Superintendent, or building Principal.

• **Expected Outcomes**
• The teacher’s aide shall fulfill the essential job functions so that the classroom teacher

• Will receive the required support to provide an excellent classroom environment for student growth in academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development.

## Qualifications
The teacher’s aide will have the training and the required teacher’s aide certification in the area of assignment.
**Accountability**
The teacher’s aide shall be

• In agreement with the job description.
• In agreement with the policies and ethical guidelines of Peoria Christian School.
• Accountable to the building Principal and assigned classroom teacher.