Teacher Assistant

Job Title: Teacher Assistant
Reports To: Principal, Lead Teacher

At Trinity Christian School, serving in education is more than a job—it’s a calling. We are a close-knit team of passionate, dynamic educators who provide students with a high-quality, Christ-centered education while supporting one another as we grow spiritually and professionally.

As our Teacher Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting the classroom teacher and helping provide a strong spiritual, academic, and social foundation for each child. Guided by our mission to develop lifelong learners and equip students to reach their full potential, you will help create a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where students grow in character, confidence, and faith.

If you love working with young children, value teamwork, and want to be part of a school that feels like family, we would love to meet you!

You are:

• Convinced that a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life.
• Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry.
• Dedicated to your personal study of God’s Word.
• Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life.
• An excellent and generous steward of your personal finances.
• Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping.
• A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle.
• Spiritually mature with the ability to support a Christ-centered classroom.
• Patient, compassionate, and joyful in working with young learners.
• Team-oriented and collaborative with teachers, staff, and parents.
• Dedicated to ongoing personal and professional growth.

You will be responsible for:

• Support the lead teacher in creating and maintaining a safe, caring, and Christ-honoring classroom environment.
• Assist with implementing age-appropriate lessons in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and Bible instruction.
• Help prepare classroom materials, centers, and learning activities as directed by the teacher.
• Model Christ-like behavior and help integrate Biblical truth into classroom routines and interactions.
• Support the social, emotional, and spiritual development of students through structured activities and guided play.
• Assist with monitoring student progress through observation and documentation; share insights with the classroom teacher.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning and provide additional support.
• Communicate positively and professionally with parents, always in partnership with the lead teacher.
• Help supervise students during lunch, recess, transitions, specials, and field trips.
• Assist with co-curricular activities, special events, awards programs, and classroom celebrations.
• Participate in staff devotions, meetings, and professional development as required.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset, receiving feedback with humility and enthusiasm.
• Support and uphold school policies, procedures, and values in alignment with the mission of the school.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Prior experience working with young children in a school, ministry, or childcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to take direction, work as part of a team, and maintain a positive, flexible attitude.
• Passion for Christian education and a commitment to nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.
• Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening (required).

The statements listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and requirements. This does not constitute a contract of employment and is subject to change at the employer's discretion.