Teaching Assistant (Part-time)

Summary:

For nearly two centuries, St. Joseph Hearing Speech has delivered exceptional listening and spoken language solutions for children with hearing loss, reflecting the charism of the Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet.

The Teaching Assistant works with the Classroom Teacher, Teachers of the Deaf and Speech Language Pathologists to ensure the classroom runs smoothly and learning is supported by appropriate activities and lessons. This position reports to the MO Campus Coordinator and follows the academic calendar of 194 days.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support and assist the students during classroom activities and lessons to ensure the best learning environment, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Follow all established organization and department policies, procedures, objectives and quality standards.
• Assist in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the organization by adhering to all safety management policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all students, family and St. Joseph information, adhering closely to HIPPA standards of practice.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Provide any duty necessary for the smooth functioning of the program.

Education and Qualifications:

• Additional education beyond a high school diploma is desired but not required.
• 1-3 years’ experience working in a preschool or daycare setting with children is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates flexibility, collaboration, and a positive rapport with co-workers and children.
• Excellent communication skills, patience, and a desire to work with children.
• Ability to take direction and apply those directions in the classroom and in the preparation of classroom materials.
• Willing and able to assist young children with various tasks.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to use strong cleaning and disinfecting products.

Job Type: Part-time

Compensation: From $17.24 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 12:30pm (Flexible work hours available with approval from MO Campus Coordinator)

Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On-site

Application Process: Submit resume

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.24 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical Setting:

• School
• Special education school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63144 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO 63144: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18