Job Description

Description

Position at King's Schools

This is a Part-Timeposition, 25-29 hrs/wk at King's Schools in Shoreline, WA.

Compensation: $19.86 to 22.00  per hour DOE
Benefits:403(b) matching, PTO, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Holiday Pay, up to 42.5% King's Tuition Discount for dependent child(ren) K-12

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christianbeliefs.At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. WebelievethispriesthoodcallingrestsuponallChristiansandisa foundational,spiritualpracticeof ourCRISTAcommunity.Thispriesthoodcallingevokeswithinustheresponsetoviewourworkasour ministry. Webelievethatallrepresentativesofourcommunity are ministers of the gospel andplayequallyimportantrolesinexercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS

Mission Statement: CRISTA is a family of Ministries empowered to serve the needs of the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Vision Statement: To transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through sustainable, Biblical Christian ministries.

CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous. 
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions. 
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

KING’S SCHOOLS MINISTRY MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS

Mission Statement: King’s Schools provides an exemplary Christian education serving the needs of students with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Vision Statement: Inspiring and transforming lives in a spiritually vital, caring school community to serve God for His glory.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Instructional Assistant will ensure instructional support and a successful, positive, Christ-like learning environment for students by providing valuable classroom support for teachers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are the essential duties of King’s Teachers who play a vital role in accomplishing the Christian mission and ministry of King’s Schools specifically, and of CRISTA generally. 

Christ-centered Leadership and Education

• Foremostly, model a committed Christian faith and personal relationship with Jesus and minister to the spiritual needs of students and our school community through all activities undertaken in Teacher’s role.
• Educate students in a manner consistent with, and reflective of, the Christian tenets of the Statement of Faith and the CCC, including the incorporation of these shared Christian religious beliefs and conduct into all student curricula (sometimes referred to as integrating faith and learning, or integration of a biblical worldview) and programming.
• Teach a biblical worldview that is integrated into all curriculum and activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Bible and application of a biblical worldview to subject matter and teacher’s conduct as a minister in our school community. 
• Through godly leadership, engage and inspire the academic, spiritual and emotional growth of students.
• Be ready and available to lead staff devotionals and staff prayer.

Discipleship and Spiritual Development

• Model a personal and growing Christian faith that aligns with CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Commitment (CCC).
• Contribute to the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare of the students.
• Minister to the spiritual needs of students and develop a vibrant Christian faith community.
• Support the spiritual needs of students through relationship and personal modeling of Teacher’s own Christian faith.
• Lead classes in daily prayer.
• Instruct and be available to lead and support students’ spiritual formation.
• Oversee and support chapel attendance and students’ spiritual engagement at chapel.

Duties:

• Provide instructional support across different subject areas.  
• Assist the classroom teacher with lessons and activities, organization, safety, and cleanliness.
• Prepare for (with classroom teacher approval) and use strategies for individual, small-group, and/or large-group activities.
• Direct parents to classroom teacher for student progress or learning/behavior concerns and expectations.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teacher and grade level team members.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED 

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc).
• Fully committed to the pursuit of a lifestyle that is compatible with historical biblical standards of morality that reflects the message, mission and character of Jesus Christ, during working and non-working hours.
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Agrees with and supports without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, values, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). 
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma 

EXPERIENCE 

• Successful experience working with children as well as working inside a classroom. Ability to teach, model, and advocate for students and staff. 

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION  

• CPR/First Aid/AED Training

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• Office 365

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or AA Degree.

EXPERIENCE

• Successful experience working with children as well as working inside a classroom. Ability to teach, model, and advocate for students and staff.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

• CPR/First Aid/AED Training

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• One Note, RenWeb

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.

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