Job Title*: Classroom Assistant - Preschool Position Type: (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Non-exempt, Part-time
Reports to: Preschool Division Head Closing Date: When Filled Start Date: August 2024 Pay Range: $22/hr.
Benefits: None
Location: Redmond, WA
Application: Accepted at https://www.tbcs.org/employment
Do you find reward in investing a piece of yourself into something bigger with an everlasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school!
Your Role. The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our classroom assistant team! Classroom assistants play an important role in the smooth functioning of the school by supervising students and providing classroom support to the teacher.
As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool - grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school: to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends.
Why you should work at The Bear Creek School. Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment.
At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. You can support the mission of Bear Creek through leading the classroom environment and having an impact on the lives of students.
We are seeking an individual who will… Be on time to each class.Provide logistical support for teachers by: copying, laminating, filing papers, creating documents, etc.Provide classroom instructional help as directed by the teacher.Supervise students during drop-off and pick-up times.Escort students on school grounds.Supervise outdoor and indoor recess.Promptly report student concerns, disturbances and conflicts to teacher.Maintain workroom in an orderly fashion.Attend classroom assistant meetings and contribute positively.Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.The successful individual in this position will: Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.Take initiative.Execute things independently when needed and work cooperatively with a team regularly.Disclaimers The Bear Creek School is an equal opportunity employer. All employees of The Bear Creek School must agree to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Bear Creek School's Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Employee Handbook, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Biblical standards.
Offers of employment are contingent on the successful outcome a criminal background check.
The above job posting is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of all jobs at The Bear Creek School.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who cannot perform the essential functions of the position, even with reasonable accommodations, or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees and students.
Required Experience and Education. Currently held CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (with Epinephrine Auto Injector supplement included), or arrangements made to obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position.It's more than a Job. As a part of our community, you also need to: Positively support the school's policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization.Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others.Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas.Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements.Maintain confidentiality and security of information.Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results.Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks.Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school's integrated data-based software package as needed.Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct.You must meet the following physical requirements. Able to clean tables and sweep floors.Able to patrol the playground during recesses.Able to quickly get to a student on any portion of the playground, including raised portions and play areas with wood chips.Able to kneel beside a student lying on the ground to assist and/or perform CPR.Able to quickly get to a student in inclement weather.Able to lift, drag, pull or push 60 lbs. or more.Able to climb playground equipment.
