Hybrid Health Assistant and 5-8 Classroom Aide bei VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health Assistant & 5-8 Classroom Aide to join our team!  The Health Assistant & 5-8 Classroom Aide will support both the VCS 5-8 Health Office and 5-8 classrooms. Supporting tasks may vary depending on the scope of the day, the primary responsibilities will be to assist with Health Assistant related duties (student health support/documentation/parent communication) and Classroom Aide orientated tasks (instructional support, small groups, activity and AM/PM duty).  

Requirements

Role and Responsibilities:

•   Respond to student health situations and triage with K8 health/administrative staff to determine the path of support
• Provide basic health care and assessments for 5-8 students in the event of injury or illness
• Maintain 5-8 health records and state immunization records on students. 
• Assist and support the K4 nurse when needed. 
• Dispense medication and monitor the health of students with medical conditions. 
• Communicate with staff and parents regarding student health needs/situations. 
• Maintain 5-8 health office, order supplies, and make copies as needed. 
• Schedule and assist with vision and hearing screenings for students. Assisting with small groups and grade level assessments
• Provide classroom and teacher support for instruction
• Assist with AM/PM duties, as well as activity and lunch duties
• Logistical support (copies/gathering and sorting of materials) for staff 
• Assistance with 5-8 campus activities and events
• Provide classroom coverage when required
• Perform other related duties as assigned 
• Organize CPR/1st Aid classes for 5-8 grade staff and teachers
• Assemble First Aid Kits for each 5-8 grade classroom and playground. Prepare First Aid kits/medications as needed for camps and field trips. Communicate with parents re: any medications that need to be dispensed during camp or field trips. (ex: Science Camp, 8th grade trip)

Qualifications and Skills:

•  Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy/
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Statement of Faith
• Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs.
• Adheres to and honors Valley Christians standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license
• Strong communication and organizational skills 
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to multi-task with organization
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with outside vendors and businesses

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• First Aid and CPR certified 
• Health care and/or foundational level medical training

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience working in a health care/medical setting, specifically in supporting the health needs of students/children
• Post Secondary Education and/or training desired, but not required 
• BSN or RN degree preferred; otherwise, experience or credentials in a health-related field 
• (3) years of experience in school office setting

Physical Requirements:

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) for long periods of time
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• At times requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story)
• Use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms)
• Work in noisy and crowded school environment
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed
• Frequent walking throughout the campus
• Work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs
• Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency

Background Check Statement:

VCS conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

About Valley Christian Schools:

Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade big school opportunities in a small school environment. Established in 1982, VCS provides 1100+ students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts and a supporting community that encourages spiritual growth and the success of our students in and out of the classroom across our two East Valley campuses. Valley Christian is ranked as one of the Top 50 Christian high schools in the U.S., the #1 Christian High School in Arizona, and as one of the Top 125 Places to Work in Arizona. For more information visit valleychristianaz.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in its admissions or in the administration of its education policies, programs, or activities. In addition, subject to Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate in its employment practices. Valley Christian Schools is a Christian education institution and, in compliance with Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. It is our desire to build an employee community of individuals who are currently living out their Christian faith that agree with our Statement of Faith, beliefs, philosophy, and qualifications.