ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Teachers' Aide

Job Classification

  

Position summary

Assist classroom teachers by providing help to students, supervision, and assorted classroom related responsibilities as assigned.

Be available Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 12:30pm.

Qualifications summary

Must be a graduate students and has the  ability to work with children in a classroom setting.  Basic technology/computer skills (Microsoft Word, power point, and excel etc).   Dependable and consistent team player. Committed to SDA Christian values and the mission of RMES. 

Duties and responsibilities

Assisting students in large/small groups and with individual work.

Be able to create worksheets, posters, and other computer related duties as assigned.

Helping students comply with classroom and school rules and procedures.

Supervising children as needed.

Grading, filing, copying as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities

Assisting students in large/small groups and with individual work.

Supervising various in and out of classroom activities.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate student 


• Able to multi-task with frequent interruptions, attention to details


• Able to work as a team member and repsect the scheduled work hours


• Excellent organizational skills, able to focus and learn quickly.


• Would prefer availability for the full semester or school year


• Conforms to RMES and the University's standards of dress

Technical competencies

The employee must be able to operate at a reasonable level of competency equipment common to the teaching profession such as a computer, copy machine, document camera, overhead projector, telephone, and tools such as vacuum, brooms, mops, etc.

Interpersonal interactions

The employee must work harmoniously with all school personnel

Communicates effectively with other staff members, the principal and parents when necessary.

Interacts in a collegial, ethical manner, showing mutual respect and compassion for all school personnel

Works cooperatively with staff toward resolution of mutual concerns

Demonstrates a team spirit, shares ideas and materials

Interacts positively with students, individually and in groups

Physical demands

The job requires a full range of body movements including sitting, standing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, walking, stooping, lifting objects up to 25 pounds, and reaching cupboards, bulletin and white boards, and keyboard use/repetitive hand motion. The job also requires good hearing and vision adequate for assigned responsibilities.

Work environment

Employee is subject to working in a generally well-lighted and ventilated classroom environment approximately 85% of the time, while the remainder of the time is spend teaching or supervising students outside or in the gymnasium.