Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

The Kindergarten Teacher Assistant joyfully and flexibly supports the entire academic team by helping the classroom teacher, encouraging, and shepherding our students and families, enabling the school to provide an excellent Christian education rooted in the love of Christ. The Kindergarten Teacher Assistant is a learner and lover of God, people, books and authenticity. The school seeks to follow the Classical tradition in habit formation, hospitality, and learning and growing together.

Minimum Requirements:

• Passionate commitment to Logos Academy’s five core values: Christ-centered, culturally diverse, community-minded, and classically trained, collaborative family partnerships
• Commitment to advancing the mission of Logos Academy through hard work, innovation, and partnership with the fundraising department, and in good stewardship of all resources
• Effective interpersonal communication practices, integrity with confidential information, organizational skills, strong independent project management, and ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism and flexibility
• Proficient typing and editing skills. Strong writing ability given basic guidelines
• Ability to joyfully interface with and respectfully serve a diverse audience, including board members, staff, students, families, donors, contractors, and vendors  
• Strong commitment to the Christian faith as articulated by the Apostles and Nicene Creeds as well as regular attendance, fellowship, and accountability within a community of believers.
• Living to the best of your ability to the community rule of life outlined in the Logos Academy Employee Handbook.
• At least one year of experience within an intercultural workplace or ministry.
• At least three years of experience supporting students and staff within a classroom setting; teaching certificate or degree helpful but not required.
• Commitment to helping Logos Academy in advancing the technology plan through personal growth and initiative.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Support teachers in the implementation of grade-level lessons and assessments.
   1. Be punctual and helpful in the support of students at the direction of classroom teachers.
   2. Implement specific lessons as needed for the classroom teacher, providing direct instruction to students at the direction of the lower school principal.

1. Support various coverages and student support needs throughout the school day. 
   1. Assist with lunchroom and recess oversight as needed.
   2. Assist with Daily Duties (arrival and dismissal).
   3. Provide internal coverage as a substitute for other classes as needed.
      
       
2. Maintain regular, professional, and Christ-like communications with colleagues, office staff, and school administrators.
   
    
3. Receive and implement all direction from the lower school principal with enthusiasm and humility.