Lower School Teacher Assistant

PROVIDENCE SCHOOLS•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

To assist the teachers in providing each student an opportunity to develop a personal relationship with the Lord and to become an effective, knowledgeable, responsible, and well-adjusted citizen to prepare them for the challenges of this world. Professional and Spiritual Development Takes responsibility for own professional and spiritual growth Demonstrates a desire to learn about child growth and development Agrees with the Statement of Faith, Lifestyle Agreement, and other policies of Providence School Instructional support Performs tasks as directed by teacher(s) Obtains necessary knowledge and skills to support students Possesses necessary skills to perform work in activities, assisting in special programs, administering objective tasks, etc. Demonstrates flexibility to changes and has the ability to follow a prescribed routine Knows and follows the policies and regulations concerning the health, safety, and welfare of all students Monitorial responsibilities Performs monitorial duties in the respective dining halls and elsewhere as needed Delivers students to and from resources classes (including 5th grade band) Keeps the various areas clean, especially at change of class Maintains items in emergency backpacks Reports any areas needing attention in appropriate manner Technical duties Turns in items for laminating, coping, etc. to appropriate area Assists in coping items if able Checks mailboxes of teachers Sets necessary equipment up for student use Clerical Responsibilities Distributes supplies, books, and other instructional materials Files, assembles, and distributes items (mail, flyers to go home, etc.) Student packets organized and gathered Maintains bulletin boards and hallways

Requirements

Agrees with the Statement of Faith, Lifestyle Agreement, and other policies of Providence School
Possesses necessary skills to perform work in activities
Demonstrates flexibility to changes and has the ability to follow a prescribed routine
Knows and follows the policies and regulations concerning the health, safety, and welfare of all students

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in providing students with opportunities to develop a relationship with the Lord.
Help students become effective, knowledgeable, responsible, and well-adjusted citizens.
Take responsibility for own professional and spiritual growth.
Learn about child growth and development.
Perform tasks as directed by teachers.
Obtain necessary knowledge and skills to support students.
Assist in special programs and administer objective tasks.
Demonstrate flexibility to changes and follow prescribed routines.
Follow policies and regulations concerning student health, safety, and welfare.
Perform monitorial duties in dining halls and elsewhere as needed.
Deliver students to and from resource classes.
Keep areas clean, especially at change of class.
Maintain items in emergency backpacks.
Report areas needing attention.
Turn in items for laminating and coping.
Assist in coping items if able.
Check mailboxes of teachers.
Set up necessary equipment for student use.
Distribute supplies, books, and other instructional materials.
File, assemble, and distribute items.
Organize and gather student packets.
Maintain bulletin boards and hallways.