What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher: Pre-K Three-Year-Olds position at Our Lady of Mercy School?
Our Lady of Mercy School seeks a teacher’s assistant for our newly re-launched Three-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten classroom in the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will incorporate his or her expertise in supporting early childhood students, commitment to Catholic education, and willingness to work as part of a larger team into the service of our school’s mission: that our students strive to be saints and scholars. The position is hired by the principal and reports to the principal with considerable direction from the lead Pre-K 3 teacher.
Responsibilities
- Supporting and upholding the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church in word and deed
- Encouraging all our Pre-K 3students toward sanctity and scholarship
- Working effectively with all members of our school community to create an environment where students, faculty, staff, and families pursue excellence in a spirit of Christian charity
- Supporting and adhering to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of Our Lady of Mercy School and the Diocese of Providence
- Demonstrating professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
- Maintaining confidentiality regarding school matters
- Providing instructional support services under the direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher
- Providing one-on-one instructional reinforcement as directed by the lead Pre-K 3teacher
- Assisting with classroom management
- Assisting with organizing instructional materials
- Providing instructional assistance in enrichment classes, including library, technology, art, music, Spanish, and physical education
- Providing support to the school community as assigned by the lead kindergarten teacher and/or principal throughout the day. This may include but is not limited to cafeteria duty, recess duty, door duty, bus duty, and copying classroom materials.
- Performing other responsibilities as designated by the principal or pastor of the school
- Current Resume
- Letter of Interest
- Copy of Applicable Degree(s) and Certification(s)
- Three Current Letters of Reference
