Classroom Teacher Assistant - PreK and K

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood

Date Posted:

8/8/2023

Location:

St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School

Date Available:

09/01/2023

Closing Date:

09/08/2023

Classroom Teacher Assistant - Early Childhood - PK/K

Education/Experience:

The successful candidate is expected to:

Be mature, responsible, energetic and nurturing with excellent interpersonal skills.

Receive a criminal background check clearance.

Be trained and verified in Safe Environment child abuse awareness.

Be committed to the philosophy of Catholic school and value oriented education.

Be ready to assist children in all areas of need for mind, body and spirit. Job Functions:

Assist with record keeping of students learning and performance.

Assist certified teacher in classroom preparation.

Assist in preparing classroom materials, which may include cutting; copying; or distributing education materials.

Assist with classroom order and behavioral management to ensure the safety of the classroom.

Assist students in non-instructional duties, such as recess, lunch, carpool, etc. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands:

Stand for long periods of time

Walk long distances across campus as well as within classroom

Sit for periods of time

Use hands to handle or manipulate tools of teaching (technology, textbooks, student work, chalkboard/whiteboard)

Reach with hands and arms

Climb steps

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk, hear, taste and smell

Lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Qualifications Profile:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required

Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, paid for time worked