Gaston Christian School is seeking a passionate, Christ-centered educator to join our faculty. We are looking for a teacher who desires not only to engage students academically but also to invest in their spiritual and moral formation. If you are called to use your gifts in teaching as a ministry and want to partner with families to help students grow in Christ, we invite you to apply.
Position Overview
As a teacher’s assistant at GCS, you will help deliver instruction that engages students, encourages critical thinking, and integrates a Biblical worldview into every aspect of learning. You will work closely with the teacher to ensure that each child is known, supported, and challenged to reach their God-given potential.
Requirements
- Possess an undergraduate degree in the subject area or an education degree with an emphasis on the subject being taught.
- Demonstrate ability to teach or have appropriate teaching experience.
- A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Affirm that he/she is passionate about the intellectual and moral formation of students and Christian Education as a professional, understands that teaching at GCS is a Christian ministry position, and believes that this profession and their role as a teacher are a good use of time and talent to honor the Lord Jesus Christ.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the classroom teacher with any activities as needed, such as:
-helping students in the restroom
-supervising/assisting students during snack and lunch
-supervising dismissal procedures
-cleaning tables, toys, etc. in the classroom
-any other items as requested by the supervising teacher
- Be informed and aware of the academic, spiritual, and social development of each of the students.
- Attend and participate in scheduled departmental meetings and general faculty meetings.
- Integrate Biblical principles throughout the instructional program, with the supervising teacher’s approval.
- Keep proper discipline in the classroom for a good teaching environment.
- Keep proper discipline on the school’s premises so that GCS is known as a school that respects others.
- Maintain open and helpful communications with his/her students’ parents.
- Supervise student activities as assigned by the teacher.
- Strive to hold students to the standard of helping them reach their God-given potential.
- Demonstrate commitment as a team player, positive interpersonal relationships with parents, students, and peers.
- Encourage critical thinking skills through questioning strategies