Educational Assistant

Description

Position Title: Educational Assistant

Classification: 10-month, hourly, non-exempt

Seton Catholic Schools is a network of K-8 parish schools in Milwaukee. Currently, there are 14 schools serving approximately 2,500 students in the network with plans in place to expand to a total of 24 schools serving nearly 8,000 students, making Seton the largest Catholic elementary school network in the country. Seton is strengthening academics, faith formation and life-long outcomes for all students and is a unique model on the front end of transforming Catholic education in Milwaukee and across the nation.

Position Description:

The Educational Assistant will support the lead teacher in maintaining a safe classroom culture and reinforcing academic and social expectations. They will work together to drive student achievement by providing highquality, differentiated implementation of the school’s curriculum. This partnership will allow more collaboration, individualized instruction and support for school-wide events. Additionally, Educational Assistants will receive in-school and network professional development as well as coaching from principals.

The Educational Assistant will receive daily directives from the lead teacher, generally including the following responsibilities:

• Assist teacher during whole group instruction by moving throughout the classroom to check for understanding from the students and ensure students are maintaining on-task behavior

• Conduct daily instruction with students one-on-one or small group; emphasis on literacy and math

• Help prepare materials; Track attendance, set-up equipment, make copies, create classroom/school displays, process student paperwork, document student social/behavioral progress and record grades

• Participate in classroom planning through preparation for, and at times, creation of lessons and assessments

• Provide the lead teacher with input when the teacher is preparing to meet with parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding student academic progress and behavior

• Supervise students; this may include, but is not limited to, during specials (Art, Music, Physical Education), start-of-day/end-of- day activities, meals, recess, bathroom breaks, in the library, during Mass or other religious activities, computer lab, or on field trips, as assigned

• Assume classroom leadership responsibilities when lead teacher is absent

• Be a model of exemplary character, self-esteem and self-discipline

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills:

• Deep belief in all children and the mission of Seton Catholic Schools

• Ability to build strong relationships with students and collaborate with all school staff

• Demonstrated ability to operate with a growth mindset and personal responsibility for professional results

• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs, highly preferred

• High school diploma or equivalency required

• Bilingual or Multilingual ability, highly preferred

Benefits (varies for full-time and part-time positions):

• Health, dental and vision coverage

• Paid holidays

• Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program

• 403(b) retirement plan

• A collaborative, regional network of educators aligned to vision, mission and educational outcomes

• A commitment to hiring a diverse team, reflective of our school communities