Lower School Teacher Assistant at PROVIDENCE SCHOOLS – Jacksonville, Florida

To assist the teachers in providing each student an opportunity to develop a personal relationship with the Lord and to become an effective, knowledgeable, responsible, and well-adjusted citizen to prepare them for the challenges of this world.

Professional and Spiritual Development

• Takes responsibility for own professional and spiritual growth
• Demonstrates a desire to learn about child growth and development
• Agrees with the Statement of Faith, Lifestyle Agreement, and other policies of Providence School

Instructional support

• Performs tasks as directed by teacher(s)
• Obtains necessary knowledge and skills to support students
• Possesses necessary skills to perform work in activities, assisting in special programs, administering objective tasks, etc.
• Demonstrates flexibility to changes and has the ability to follow a prescribed routine
• Knows and follows the policies and regulations concerning the health, safety, and welfare of all students

Monitorial responsibilities

• Performs monitorial duties in the respective dining halls and elsewhere as needed
• Delivers students to and from resources classes (including 5th grade band)
• Keeps the various areas clean, especially at change of class
• Maintains items in emergency backpacks
• Reports any areas needing attention in appropriate manner

Technical duties

• Turns in items for laminating, coping, etc. to appropriate area
• Assists in coping items if able
• Checks mailboxes of teachers
• Sets necessary equipment up for student use

Clerical Responsibilities

• Distributes supplies, books, and other instructional materials
• Files, assembles, and distributes items (mail, flyers to go home, etc.)
• Student packets organized and gathered
• Maintains bulletin boards and hallways