Educational Assistant -Northwest Catholic

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 3,000 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 high-quality, 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 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