{"id":95903,"date":"2026-05-11T14:02:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/elementary-shadow-assistant-elementary-teaching-assistant\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T14:03:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:03:00","slug":"elementary-shadow-assistant-elementary-teaching-assistant","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/elementary-shadow-assistant-elementary-teaching-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Elementary Shadow Assistant \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Elementary Teaching Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nature and Scope \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tTo assist teachers to facilitate positive growth in all students and to ensure the development of their God-given gifts for Christ-like service in the world community.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Professional Responsibilities\u00a0<br \/>\nModeling &amp; Leadership\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tModel a personal commitment to Christ and Christian living\u00a0<br \/>\n\tStrive to inspire others to Christian commitment and living\u00a0<br \/>\n\tMaintain a positive Christian spiritual environment\u00a0<br \/>\n\tConsistently model professionalism\u00a0<br \/>\n\tExhibit characteristics of being a life-long learner\u00a0<br \/>\n\tAssist in maintaining a positive classroom environment focused on growth and excellence\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Student Support, Learning &amp; 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