About the role
Description
Job Title: Preschool Classroom Assistant
Position Type: Non-faculty, Staff, Non-exempt, Part-time
Reports to: Division Head
Typical Hours: Monday - Friday, various hours between 8:30am-12:00pm not to exceed 29 hours a week
Salary Range: $24.50/hour
Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program
Location: Redmond, WA
Date Prepared: February 14, 2025
Do you find fulfillment in contributing to something larger than yourself, creating a lasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school!
Your Role
The Bear Creek School is seeking a caring and dependable Classroom Assistant to support students and teachers in creating a positive learning environment. In this role, you will provide classroom support, supervise students throughout the school day, assist with daily classroom operations, and help foster a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered community.
Why you should work at The Bear Creek School
Bear Creek is a vibrant, mission driven community where faculty and staff are deeply invested in both student growth and one another. The school offers a supportive, collaborative environment where adults are encouraged to learn, serve, and grow alongside students. Rooted in a Christian classical tradition, Bear Creek provides a purposeful and enriching setting where your work contributes to something meaningful each day. Joining Bear Creek means becoming part of a caring community that values excellence, fosters strong relationships, and is committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Arrive on time to each class
Prepare and/or set up the classroom at the start of the day and clean it at the end of the day
Provide logistical support for teachers by copying, laminating, filing papers, and creating documents
Provide classroom instructional help as directed by the teacher
Help distribute snack by following school and parent guidance
Supervise students during drop-off and pick-up times including walking students to their cars
Escort students on school grounds including to the bathroom, out to recess, and to the health room
Supervise recess and create a nurturing and safe environment
Help to resolve student concerns, disturbances, and conflicts and report issues to the teacher
Support special events outside of school hours including Back to School BBQ, Christmas Concert, Evening of Artists, etc.
Maintain workroom in an orderly fashion
Attend and contribute positively to professional development and collaborative meetings including monthly Classroom Assistant meetings, in-service training, and start of the year events
Maintain confidentiality regarding student information
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Requirements
High school diploma
Hold CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer ( sponsorship is not available for this position)
Critical Performance Competencies
Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements
Maintain confidentiality and security of information
Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed
Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct
Physical Requirements
Able to clean tables and sweep floors
Able to patrol the playground during recesses
Able to quickly get to a student on any portion of the playground, including raised portions and play areas with wood chips
Able to kneel beside a student lying on the ground to assist and/or perform CPR
Able to quickly get to a student in inclement weather
Able to lift, drag, pull, or push 60 pounds or more
Able to climb playground equipment
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