PBCA Elementary Teacher's Aide - Full-time

Are you seeking a position at a fast-growing private classical Christian school? We are seeking Teacher Aides who love to spend time with children, are kind-hearted, and desire to assist in the classroom. Palm Beach Christian Academy (PBCA) is the school ministry of Family Church. As a teacher aide, you will help shape future Christian leaders who will advance God’s church, community, and His Kingdom on earth. This position assists the classroom teacher with implementing our classical Christian curriculum which involves a love for ancient wisdom, instilling virtue, connecting Christ to every subject, and developing world class rhetorical skills. The ideal candidate will work closely with their team to create a vibrant classical Christian school culture.

Reports to the School Administration

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher by supervising students and provide learning support and guidance.
• Assist the teacher with the development and implementation of education plans as well as identify and solve issues with the educational, social and emotional development of students.
• Develop meaningful relationships with pupils, providing constructive feedback to help them grow and improve.
• Maintain daily records, track student progress and intervene to help students progress as necessary.
• Foster a positive and collaborative learning environment where the unique needs of all students are met.
• Follow Policies and Procedures as set forth by Administration.
• Provide a clean, safe, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Participate in all school meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Complete all in-service hours on time.
• Turn in all required paperwork on time.
• Cooperate in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-school activities.

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong Christian faith and values and acknowledgement of the School’s Statement of Faith and Staff Leadership Covenant.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, bachelor’s degree with a teaching certificate, or working towards a bachelor's degree in education.
• Knowledge of elementary curriculum and the ability to implement it.
• Evidence of ability to interact collaboratively with students, parents, and Administration.
• Evidence of excellent oral and written skills.
• Must pass drug test, fingerprints, and level 2 background check.

Skills

• Communication both written and oral.
• Decision making.
• Commitment to school’s vision and mission.
• Classroom leadership.
• Organization.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Flexible.
• Teamwork.
• Able to get up and down from the floor or small chairs multiple times a day.
• Able to lift 25-50 pounds multiple times a day.
• Able to handle moderate to high stress levels.
• Excellent integrity and demonstrates ability to model strong Christian character in their life to others.

Full-time Employee Benefits

• Employer and employee shared healthcare coverage with employer funded declining balance debit card.
• Employer and employee shared Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life.
• Employer-paid Consumerism Card, including health advocacy and Teladoc telemedicine.
• Employer-paid retirement benefit after one year of service, with 5% employer contribution.
• Two weeks of school assigned vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Child enrollment tuition benefit.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance for three times annual salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.