2026-27 Middle School Science Teaching Assistant

Description

• JOB SUMMARY It will be the Teaching Assistant’s job to support the teacher in any task assigned to the teacher by the school administration.
• With the teacher, the Teaching Assistant (TA) will seek to promote a classroom atmosphere and environment that encourages growth and maturity in all developmental areas.
• The relationships between students, teachers, and TAs are expected to reflect a biblically based value system.
• To maintain spiritual unity and professional growth, the TA will be asked to participate in the following tasks: I.
• Spiritual Preparedness and Responsibilities A.
• Maintain a daily personal devotional life so as to be prepared spiritually for the demands of each teaching day.
• B.
• Exemplify love and obedience to Christ and His Word.
• C.
• Attend an evangelical church and serve in ministry as the Lord leads.
• II.
• Classroom Responsibilities A.
• Assume appropriate responsibility for tasks as requested by the classroom teacher or administration.
• B.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the classroom teacher.
• C.
• Prepare and teach in specific instructional areas as requested by the teacher and approved by the Principal.
• D.
• Offer educational assistance to students under the direction of the teacher.
• E.
• Provide assistance to the teacher with everyday tasks, as agreed.
• F.
• Share with only with the teacher any specific insights about students in order to assist in assessments and evaluations.
• Because the teacher is responsible for all communication between school and home, specific discussions with parents about students will only be done under the teacher’s direction and guidance.
• G.
• When the teacher is absent, TAs assigned to one classroom will be considered first for substitute teaching.
• The teacher will contact a TA substitute.
• TAs will receive additional compensation for assuming the teacher’s responsibility as a substitute.
• III.
• Professional Responsibilities A.
• Contractual classroom hours are to be used to help the teacher in and out of the classroom.
• B.
• Share on a proportional basis in the duties involved in school operation and special activities.
• C.
• Provide assistance in maintaining school-wide behavior policies throughout the ICS campus.
• D.
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service conferences, and school programs as requested by the Principal.

Requirements

• Regenerated by the Holy Spirit through a personal faith in and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior.
• Knowledgeable of the Bible and the Gospel message that transforms lives.
• Cooperative and able to function well as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate a desire to teach children.
• Experienced in working with children of the age/grade level assigned.
• Willing to work with the classroom teacher for the educational benefit of ICS students.