Discovery Center Assistant Teacher

Assist teachers and teach as assigned by teachers; assist school office with various needs in and out of the classroom, as well as help with recess and cafeteria duty.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Ability to work with, direct, nurture, and support children.
• Recess duty and cafeteria supervision.
• Assist teachers with various classroom needs.
• Assist with clerical needs such as photocopying, preparing classroom projects, and activities.
• Assist with Readers Workshop (training provided).
• Participate in faculty meetings, PLCs, and
• Extended Day Ministries (EDM) supervision before and after school as needed.
• Help in the school office as needed (answering phones, etc.).
• Help parents.
• Various as assigned by teacher/s and/or office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to supervise large groups of children.
• Able to manage classroom.
• Able to lead instructionally as determined by the core teachers.
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks.
• Type 45 WPM.
• Knowledge of PC’s and copiers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position’s duties are normally performed in a standard work environment based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort is required; therefore, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. He or she may be required to walk or sit for extended periods and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other similar machines.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are dynamic. This requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule that may require occasional weekend and/or evening hours. The employee will be using his or her personal vehicle; therefore, he or she must hold a valid driver’s license in the state where he or she is based and have appropriate auto insurance as required by law. The employee needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work assignments, and do well under pressure. He or she must also demonstrate professionalism and integrity, take initiative, and exercise confidentiality. Finally, the employee must understand and apply all company policies and procedures, can follow instructions, and be detailed oriented, and have good follow-through on all projects.

NOTES:

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. The description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities stated above are the only duties to be performed by the individual(s) within this position. All requirements, skills, and abilities included here have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform this position. The individual(s) may be called upon and required to follow other instructions or perform other duties instructed by his/her supervisor that is consistent with the purpose of this position, department, and/or company objectives. Destiny Christian Academy expressly reserves the right to change this job description and the duties assigned to the individual periodically as deemed appropriate in Destiny Christian Academy’s sole discretion.

This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract or otherwise guarantee employment. Employment is at will and can be terminated at any time with or without cause and with or without notice by either party.