Teaching Assistant Grades K – 5

Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a mission of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.  

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating faith and learning so that students grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and others.

Purpose: To work in partnership with grade level teachers, developing and implementing plans to meet the needs of individual learners and to support a positive and productive learning environment

Primary Functions

Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide student support and foster student growth; possible responsibilities include:

• Assess students using in-house assessments, leveling systems, and STAR tests
• Meet with guided reading groups, literacy circles, or book clubs
• Provide enriched literacy experiences
• Deliver and monitor daily math facts work, collect data
• Facilitate small groups to practice skills
• Assist in preparation and/or delivery of lessons
• Assist with day-to-day classroom operations

Description:

• Teaching Assistant positions are Monday-Friday, school days only. The hours are 8:25-3:10.
• These are hourly positions, 6.25 hours of paid time and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.
• The hourly wage will be determined by our Human Resource Director based on education and experience.
• This position is not eligible for benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• This position is eligible for 403B (retirement).

Supervision Duties

All Teaching Assistants are expected to provide daily supervision during one Lower School lunch period. Additional duties may be available before or after the standard hours.

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Minnehaha Academy is an EEO/AA employer