GPA Employment Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY: 

To deliver instruction that encourages student learning and achievement. To provide a God-centered, discipleship-driven, creative education that prepares students for a life of personal fulfillment and service to others within the greater community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Principal & the Board of Directors may find appropriate and acceptable
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepares for and teaches classes using lesson plans and schedules as prepared by the
  regular teacher
• Consults with the principal before initiating any teaching or other procedures not
  specified in the regular teacher's lesson plans or Guest Teacher's Guide
• Be present at and meet with all assigned classes at the location and time specified
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning
• Supervises students outside the regular classroom as assigned
• Upholds and enforces rules and regulations set by administrative policy
• Promptly completes all assigned or required reports
• Follows appropriate procedures in caring for school equipment
• Maintains a classroom that is comfortable, neat, and inviting
• Portrays in dress and conduct, a positive image that complements both the guest teacher
  and teaching profession
• Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and
  which good teaching practice dictates
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the administrative personnel

Substitute Pay is approximately $120/day $60/half day
 

JOB SUMMARY: 
The Preschool Aide is a multi-faceted position that requires exceptional and professional customer service to the families, students, and staff of Genesis Prep in adherence to Genesis Prep policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum HS Diploma      
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Has experience, credentials and/or qualifications deemed acceptable by the Administration of Genesis Preparatory Academy
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Completion of training requirements for licensing standards as identified by Idaho Stars.
12 hours in first 90 days of employment (determined by Idaho Stars)
An additional 8 hours are to be completed in the first year of employment (courses determined by Director).
20 hours annually thereafter (employee preference unless specified by Director) .
Maintains current CPR/First Aid certifications.
GPA required training: Alice (safety), blood-borne pathogens, & mandated reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES can include but are not limited to the following:
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism in the classroom environment. This includes staff to staff, staff to child, and staff to parent.
Maintain a positive and helpful working relationship with the Preschool Director, school staff, families, children, collaborative partners and community.
General set-up and clean-up duties. This includes daily set-up and take-down of the environment as determined by the shared use agreement and state licensing requirements. 
Supervision of students (classroom, both indoor and outdoor recess, chapel, play structure, or as directed by lead teacher/director). 
Classroom aid and teacher support as needed.
Classroom aides report to their assigned lead teacher for daily responsibilities/direction within the classroom environment unless specified otherwise by the Director. 
Assist teachers in small-group instruction to reinforce specific skills as directed by the lead teacher.
Aides will be responsible for primary oversight/instructing of recess to allow for lead teacher prep time. 
Help cultivate a safe learning environment, which includes good order, discipline and respect for all members of the school community.
Models prayer, thanks and praise through daily interaction with children.
Encourage a child’s natural curiosity through exploration, problem-solving, making appropriate choices by active listening and open-ended questions.
Classroom aides may have direct oversight of the environment in the afternoon hours, for lead teachers who work on an alternate schedule. 
Displays genuine affection, care and commitment to the well-being of all children. 
Support other GPA team members in all facets of school life as needed.
Attend Tuesday department meetings, staff development Fridays or special training opportunities identified as “All Staff” by the Preschool director or Genesis Prep administration. 
Active participation in the Steps to Quality program in partnership with the Preschool Director and Preschool Staff.