Aide - Elementary

Description

Ontario Christian School is an independent Christian school serving PK-12th grade students representing over 200 different churches throughout the Inland Empire. For over 80 years, we have partnered with Christian families to provide an excellent education that grows Christian leaders. Whether our graduates transition to college or career, they are prepared to make a difference in this world for Christ.

At Ontario Christian, we believe our greatest strength is our people. Our faculty and staff are passionate professionals who view their work as both a calling and a craft. We value collaboration, growth, and meaningful relationships, and we are united by a shared desire to positively impact students’ lives for Christ. Employees at Ontario Christian experience a supportive community, opportunities for professional development, and the joy of contributing to a mission that matters—helping students discover their God-given potential and purpose.

Ontario Christian School is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Elementary Aide who supervises students while at recess and lunch. They may also occasionally support teachers in their rooms as needed. This role reports to the K-8 Principal.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions:

• Communicates playground and indoor recess rules.
• Emphasizes fair play and courtesy.
• Mediates impasses.
• Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns.
• Refers policy interpretation inquiries to administrative staff.
• Upholds the student conduct code.
• Maintains high expectations for behavior.
• Keeps the principal and teacher informed about persistent behavior problems.
• Patrols the recreation area to maintain visibility and student contact.
• Responds to student requests for assistance.
• Encourages social interactions among students.
• Stores equipment and helps keep the recreation area orderly.
• Promotes the proper care and safe use of school property.
• Reports discipline problems, vandalism, graffiti, equipment malfunctions, and other related concerns.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the principal and/or appropriate staff (e.g., broken equipment, hazardous tree limbs, damaged
• pavement, standing water, ice, etc.).
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience with children.
• First Aid and CPR Certified or willing to be as required.

Preferred:

• Prior aide or teaching experience at an Elementary School level.

Work Environment:

• The work environment is primarily outdoors on the playground and in the lunch area. Will be exposed to high temperatures during warmer months.