Heritage Preparatory School is a Pre-K through 12th grade classical,  Christian school located in midtown Atlanta, GA. We exist to provide an  academically rigorous educational experience designed to help students  know, love, and practice that which is true, good, and excellent and to  prepare them to live purposefully and intelligently in the service of God and  man. We believe the purpose of education is not the transfer of information  but rather the…  

• preparation of a mind to listen carefully, reason wisely, think precisely  and articulate persuasively.  

• nurturing of a heart to love the Lord their God, to serve His kingdom,  and to engage culture faithfully.  

• development of a soul to live and think with truth, wisdom, and  excellence.  

Heritage faculty members are not only engaging intellectuals, but they are  also grounded in Scripture, have a vibrant walk with the Lord, and see  themselves as both spiritual shepherds and teachers of their subject matter.  They will join a team of like-minded, passionate team members who desire  to develop students who think with excellence, believe with confidence, and  live with character.  

Beginning with the end in mind, we endeavor to develop students who:  

• Love the Lord their God with all of their heart, soul, mind, and  strength.  

• Demonstrate mature Christian character and virtue.  

• Possess the ability to live and think with truth, wisdom, and  excellence.  

• Are equipped to listen carefully, reason wisely, think precisely, and  articulate persuasively.  

• Develop a passion for lifelong learning.  

• Serve the Kingdom of God and engage culture faithfully. 

POSITION SUMMARY  

Heritage Preparatory School seeks a talented individual to serve as the Enrichment (Pre-K/Kindergarten) teacher assistant.  The ideal candidate will have experience teaching phonics and laying the foundation for students to become strong readers, as well as someone who desires to help children develop godly habits at an early age and who has the ability to foster intellectual curiosity in students. The candidate should also have a collaborative spirit to aid in the day to day tasks of the classroom in support of the lead teacher.

The hallmarks of the teaching environment at Heritage Preparatory School are excellence in academics inspired by a challenging classical curriculum with a biblical world-view; an uncluttered, disciplined atmosphere that focuses on high standards of behavior and Christian character; a partnership with supportive and involved parents, and strong collegiality and camaraderie among the faculty and staff. Faculty members should have deep content knowledge about the class/grade they are teaching, as well as being faithful Christ-followers who desire to partner with parents to shepherd the hearts of our students.

Title: Enrichment (Pre-K/Kindergarten) Teacher Assistant  

Supervisor: Alyssa Lubbers, Lower School Head  

Status: Full-time  

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience  

Hours of Work: Standard work week  

Location: Atlanta (Midtown/Ansley/Morningside), 1700 Piedmont Road,  Atlanta, GA  

EXPERIENCE  

• Two years of teaching experience preferred with exceptions granted for outstanding candidates with demonstrated teaching gifts. 

• Mastery of subject matters to be taught, as demonstrated by references, education, and achievement. 

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE  

The ideal candidate will:  

• be a born-again Christian, committed to the Lord, exhibiting a close and dynamic daily walk with Jesus Christ. 

• be in agreement with and able to support the school’s Statement of Faith. 

• be a student of God's Word and be able to apply Biblical truth in speaking and counseling situations. 

• put the oneness of the Body of Christ above membership in a particular denomination or church. 

• understand the distinctives of Christian education and Heritage  Preparatory School and be committed to those distinctives.  

• be able to communicate effectively with staff, students, faculty, and parents. 

• have a teachable spirit and be able to take criticism with a willingness to learn and grow. 

• be well organized. 

• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

• have excellent computer skills. 

• maintain confidentiality in all school matters. 

• be able to follow through on communications and decisions. 

• have professional experience and qualifications that match the needs and responsibilities of the position. 

• have the ability to present a positive image of the school to others and to the community.