Classroom Assistant - Lower School (Elementary) 26-27 School Year

DescriptionJob Title: Classroom Assistant – Lower School 26-27 School YearPosition Type: Non-faculty, Staff, Non-Exempt, Part-TimeTypical Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Reports to: Dean of Students – Lower SchoolSalary Range: $24.50/hourBenefits: Employee Assistance Program, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount ProgramLocation: Redmond, WAStart Date: August 2026Your Role.The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our lower school classroom assistant team! Classroom Assistants supports the mission of The Bear Creek School by helping create a nurturing, predictable, and supportive environment for students. In this role, Classroom Assistants partner with teachers by providing instructional support as directed, assisting with logistical tasks, and contributing to the overall operation of the school through supervision in shared spaces such as the playground and cafeteria. As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool–grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school.Why you should work at The Bear Creek School.Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. By joining our classroom assistant team, you help support daily learning, encourage curiosity, and walk alongside students as they discover their God-given gifts and grow into the individuals He intends them to be.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesBe on time for each classProvide logistical support for teachers by copying, laminating, grading papers, creating documents, etc. Provide classroom instructional help as directed by the teacher Supervise outdoor and indoor recess to ensure student safety and a nurturing environmentPromptly report student conduct violations, concerns, disturbances, and conflicts to homeroom teachersSupervise cafeteria and assist children with their lunches to create a nurturing and supportive environmentEnter lunch data on the computer and clean tables in the cafeteriaMaintain the workroom and Classroom Assistant station in an orderly fashion Attend Classroom Assistant meetings and contribute positively Maintain confidentiality regarding student informationConnect, support, and care for students in a way that fosters student developmentNotice and report positive student behaviorCommit to modeling the mission, especially with studentsTalk to students in a nurturing way to support students’ academic and social learningStay up to date on all campus communicationsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneRequirementsHigh school diploma requiredHold CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start dateCurrently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position)Critical Performance CompetenciesPositively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organizationTruthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with othersAble to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideasFlexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirementsMaintain confidentiality and security of informationHold self and others accountable to accomplish resultsEffective in handling multiple concurrent tasksFamiliar with Microsoft Word, Teams, and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as neededAdhere to biblical standards in all areas of conductPhysical RequirementsAccompany students to various locations around campusAble to clean tables and sweep floorsAble to patrol the playground during recessesAble to quickly get to a student on any portion of the playground including raised portions and play areas with wood chipsAble to kneel, for example, beside a student lying on the ground to assist or perform CPRAble to quickly get to a student in inclement weatherAble to lift, drag, pull, or push 60 pounds or moreAble to climb playground equipmentSalary Description$24.50/hour