Job Title: Elementary Teaching Assistant

Reports To: Elementary Principal

Time Status: Part-time

JOB SUMMARY

To serve as a teaching assistant fulfilling GCA’s mission to Lead, Build, and Equip students.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Every member of Grace Christian Academy’s professional community must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ. It’s our relationship with Him that forms the basis for all we do as a school. By acknowledging Christ’s role in our lives, we submit to His authority and seek to honor Him as we put our unique gifts and talents to use each day. Additionally, the candidate should be an active participant at a local church.

General Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Elementary Teaching Assistant will reflect high professional standards, integrity, and a commitment to excellence within a Christian school environment. This position is accountable to assist elementary teachers as they seek to support Christian parents in helping to equip their students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities.

Essential Job Requirements

Required to work under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher.
Maintain student records as directed by the classroom teacher.
Maintain all diagnostic tools as directed by the teacher.
Assist in preparing and organizing instructional materials and equipment as directed by the teacher.
Required to monitor the classroom to support educational activities.
Must not discuss confidential school business or student records.
Help to monitor students during lunch.
Initiative to identify ways to support the teachers and students in the classroom.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Other duties as assigned by the Elementary Principal.

Spiritual Qualifications

Must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and a lifestyle of biblical integrity.
Affirm and communicate doctrine consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 revision, and The Nashville Statement.
Fully supportive of the decisions and loyal to the mission and leadership of the school and the church.
Passion for connecting with students and families in support of student success within a Christian environment.

Grace Christian Academy

Grace Christian Academy, a college preparatory school located in Knoxville, provides a rigorous educational program taught from a Biblical worldview for students grades K-12.

The faculty and staff at Grace Christian Academy are part of a collective team as they partner with peers, the administration, and families to carry out the mission of the school. Employees enjoy an extensive benefits package, including health insurance, tuition benefits for their own children, paid sick and personal leave. As a part of a school that seeks to lead, build, and equip students to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ, the faculty and staff enjoy a sense of fulfillment as they work together to see this vision accomplished.