Paraprofessional (lower school)

Job Description Salary: $17-$19 per hourMaranatha 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.SummarySupport 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 principalSign students into, and out of, X-tended Day (after-school program) per school policyManage student behaviors at all timesPrepare daily activities and materialsUnderstand various health care procedures according to student needs.Bi-annually renew CPR & First Aid trainingAnnually renew blood-borne pathogen, harassment training, and any other training requested by administrationMaintain and enforce the safety and security of the children by continually monitoring their environmentPromptly inform the supervisor if observing children having difficulties with social interactions, learning, adjusting, behavior, or physical functioningMentor students and provide conflict resolution teaching and resolutionFollow MCAs discipline policies and procedures, disciplining in loveProvide general student supervision and directionCooperate with administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operations of the schoolMaintain a professional appearance of cleanliness and modesty in agreement with MCA school policyPersonal & Professional CharacteristicsRespectful, 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 SummaryMedical InsuranceDental PlanLife InsuranceVoluntary LifeLong Term DisabilityPaid Time OffHoliday PayOptional BenefitsShort Term DisabilityAccidentCritical IllnessFlexible spending account403(b) Retirement administrated by Ascensus (No Match)Part-Time Benefits over 20 Hours Per WeekPro-rated PTOHoliday Pay based on scheduleLong Term DisabilityLife InsurancePart-Time Benefits Under 20 Hours Per WeekEarned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)The entire job description is available upon request to applicants being interviewed.