Teacher’s Aide

Position Title: Instructional Aide for Transitional Kindergarten
Hours: Part-Time, M-F 8:30-11:30
Supervised by: Principal/Teacher
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: The instructional aide works with, and under the direction of, a classroom teacher to provide assistance in the implementation of the instructional program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance for the instructional program including:

• Lesson planning and implementation

• Classroom preparation

• Clerical help

• Assists in the supervision of students

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must have a basic understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students being serviced
• Must be able to use the control and discipline techniques that are established for the classroom
• Must work cooperatively with the assigned teacher and other staff
• Friendly with excellent people skills
• Professional demeanor
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church

Specific Duties:

• Work with small groups for tutorial, enrichment purposes and explicit instruction and assessments
• Collect all materials from homework to permission slips
• Prepare/run copies
• File papers in student folders
• Check and grade seatwork and homework
• Assist with supervision of school play areas at recess and lunch recess
• Substitute for classroom teacher in an emergency (short term)
• Write necessary information on standardized test sheets
• Help gather and organize special materials for new units of instruction
• Prepare bulletin boards
• Prepare and copy communications for parents at the direction of the teacher
• Keep records and charts
• Attend school functions and activities as requested by principal

Physical Requirements: To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the instructional aide must:

• Engage with students while sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, or stooping.
• Walking and standing for a period of time of twenty minutes at recess and lunch recess.
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremities
• Assist in the moving of student desks and chairs. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes up to twenty-five pounds.

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree or higher
• One year of experience working with children
• Equivalent of 15 credit hours in education or an additional 3 years of experience in working with children

Please email cover letter and resume to Mrs. Debra Cota: [email protected]