Pacific Heritage Academy
EmploymentParaprofessional
Job Summary: Looking for an energetic and motivated paraprofessional to work with small groups of students at all levels from Kindergarten to Middle School.
Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:
- Run small group and individual literacy instruction, supervision as assigned.
- Support the vision of Pacific Heritage Academy in using the power of education, the endurance of language and culture, and the virtue of relationships and community to help young people on voyages of discovery.
- Work cooperatively with and supporting the school team in instruction, assessment, documentation, and classroom management.
- Become familiar with curriculum programs used at PHA.
Qualifications:
- Excellent English Language skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish welcomed.
- A positive, cooperative attitude.
- A willingness to learn and to work hard.
- Patience, and a love of children.
- An appreciation and respect of diverse cultures.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Custodian
Job Summary: The custodian acts as caretaker of the building and facilities, and is considered to hold a very important role in the functioning of our school. The custodian will not only be working with maintenance, cleaning and care, but he/she will also be working with people, especially children. Therefore, a love and understanding of children, and the ability to be a role model, are critical attributes of our custodian.
Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities that are custodial in nature and deemed appropriate by administration.
- Keep building neat, clean, and in working order at all times.
- Assist in building and grounds security by locking all doors and gates after use and at the end of work day.
- Assist in seasonal grounds work such as snow removal on sidewalks.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs of building and equipment.
- Understand and follow safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Clear background check.
- 2 years of prior experience in building maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning methods and products.
- Ability to use, and mechanical understanding of the machines, tools, and other special equipment to perform jobs duties (e.g. power tools, floor buffer, polishing chemicals).
- Knowledge of HAZMAT regulations.
- Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs.
- Ability to spend 100% of the day standing/walking.
Substitute Teacher
Job Summary: Looking for an energetic and motivated substitute teacher to work with students at all levels from Kindergarten to Middle School.
Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:
- Follow regular teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to participate
- Assign classwork and homework as necessary, according to lesson plans
- Modify teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students
- Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment
- Supervise students out of class such as in the hallways and in the cafeteria
- Create lesson plans, grade classwork, h0omework and tests and attend student-led conferences (only for long term subs) Minimum Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
- Bachelor’s degree (or some college)
- Strong command of English language
- Above-average competency in at least two subject areas (such as math and social studies); overall average competency in most or all subjects
- Ability to remember many names
- Pass background check
- Flexible, friendly and good at establishing quick rapport with students
- Setting the proper tone from the beginning for classroom management
Physical Requirements: Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers and equipment for children, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.