TMCA Elementary Lunch & Recess Aide

Who We Are

The Met Christian Academy is a private Christian school located in Northwest Houston at The MET Church. At TMCA, we partner with families to provide exceptional education devoted to Christian discipleship. Our early childhood program, Lamb School, offers classes for ages 6 months through Pre-K fours. We also offer extended care classes.

Who You Are

• You exemplify Jesus in character, attitude, speech, and action and serves as a positive Christian role model to others.
• You are dedicated to providing education to children with a devotion to Christian discipleship.
• You exhibit a learning posture fueled by curiosity and a passion for growth.
• You display humility, relational intelligence, and a desire to influence for good.
• You demonstrate intentionality and have a heart for inviting others into meaningful relationships with God and each other.

Essential Duties

• Provide a welcoming, orderly, and hospitable lunch environment where students feel safe, valued, and cared for.
• Supervise students during lunch and outdoor recess while maintaining a high standard of safety and accountability.
• Ensure classes transition to and from lunch and recess according to the established daily schedule.
• Build positive relationships with students by modeling kindness, patience, encouragement, and Christlike character.
• Foster healthy peer relationships by helping students develop communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Encourage good table manners, respectful conversation, and gratitude during mealtimes.
• Organize and supervise age-appropriate games and activities that promote physical activity, teamwork, and inclusion.
• Provide engaging indoor activities and rainy-day alternatives when outdoor recess is not possible.
• Address minor student behavior concerns using school discipline procedures and communicate significant concerns to teachers or administration.
• Monitor playground equipment and lunch areas for cleanliness, safety, and proper use.
• Assist students as needed while encouraging age-appropriate independence and responsibility.
• Communicate effectively with classroom teachers regarding student needs or noteworthy concerns.
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting with other elementary duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• You are a fully committed follower of Jesus Christ.
• You faithfully attend a local church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with The MET Church and the Statement of Faith of this school.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of experience working with school aged children
• You will accept and support the policies of TMCA, its educational philosophy, and objectives.
• You can demonstrate a collaborative approach with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• You can communicate, both verbally and written, with integrity, excellence, and effectiveness.

Schedule and Requirements

This position is part-time, roughly 20-25 hours/week. Schedule would be determined in your contract. Hours will not exceed 29 hrs/week.