Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $17-$19 per hour
Maranatha Christian Academy is hiring a full-time paraprofessional. Duties for Paraprofessionals include the ability to work constructively with students, provide innovative and creative play, and the ability to resolve conflict. This position is year-round, Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm, and transitions and supervises students from the classroom to the lunchroom to the playground, and monitors students after school. During the summer, this position supervises students through fun activities, crafts, and bi-weekly field trips.
Summary
Support and assist the supervisor(s) in the lower school's daily activities, lunch, and recess supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
- Teach and lead programs as directed by the assistant principal
- Sign students into, and out of, X-tended Day (after-school program) per school policy
- Manage student behaviors at all times
- Prepare daily activities and materials
- Understand various health care procedures according to student needs.
- Bi-annually renew CPR & First Aid training
- Annually renew blood-borne pathogen, harassment training, and any other training requested by administration
- Maintain and enforce the safety and security of the children by continually monitoring their environment
- Promptly inform the supervisor if observing children having difficulties with social interactions, learning, adjusting, behavior, or physical functioning
- Mentor students and provide conflict resolution teaching and resolution
- Follow MCAs discipline policies and procedures, disciplining in love
- Provide general student supervision and direction
- Cooperate with administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operations of the school
- Maintain a professional appearance of cleanliness and modesty in agreement with MCA school policy
Personal & Professional Characteristics
Respectful, optimistic, and grace-filled in their relationships and interactions with colleagues, students, and parentsAdaptable and flexibleHighly responsive to students' spiritual, intellectual, and emotional well-beingEffective and clear communicator, as well as an active listenerFull and Part-Time Benefits Summary
Medical InsuranceDental PlanLife InsuranceVoluntary LifeLong Term DisabilityPaid Time OffHoliday PayOptional Benefits
Short Term DisabilityAccidentCritical IllnessFlexible spending account403(b) Retirement administrated by Ascensus (No Match)Part-Time Benefits over 20 Hours Per Week
Pro-rated PTOHoliday Pay based on scheduleLong Term DisabilityLife InsurancePart-Time Benefits Under 20 Hours Per Week
Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)The entire job description is available upon request to applicants being interviewed.