Long-Term Substitute Teaching Assistant, Early Education

ST. MARY’S
JOB DESCRIPTION

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTIONAL (TEACHING) ASSISTANT, EARLY EDUCATION

Reports to: Head of Early Education

Status: Hourly, non-exempt, full-time, long-term sub position. 8/25/25 -11/14/25

Purpose: To provide assistance for Early Education classroom and Outdoor Curriculum teachers by creating a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of the students. To provide supervision of students throughout the school day in order to ensure their safety and security.

Duties:

• Prepare classroom materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
• At the teacher’s direction, assist in the implementation of appropriate instructional learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Interact, initiate and encourage the developmental growth of the children in activities throughout the day through age-appropriate interaction and guidance.
• Assist the teacher in managing student behavior in accordance with the School’s character development and guidance policies and procedures.
• Ensure a 1-12 ratio is maintained at all times, both inside and outside.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch periods, ensuring that students are within sight at all times.
• During outdoor classroom time, provide supervision, observations, guidance and scaffolding.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents and members of the school community.
• Refer all communication with parents regarding their child, or the operation of the classroom, to the teacher, unless otherwise directed.
• Uphold all confidentiality policies with regards to parents, children and staff.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Help maintain a clean, healthy, safe, and inviting environment in the following ways: a. Report all illness/accidents promptly. b. Maintain a safe environment – no chemicals and hot liquids should be within children’s reach, clear any obstructions to exits, clean tables and floor as needed, etc. c. Assist the teacher in keeping the classroom in a clean, orderly and aesthetic manner. e. Maintain safe equipment. Report any broken equipment to the Lead Teacher or Director of EEP immediately.
• Prepare materials and educational experiences as directed by, and in the absence of, the classroom teacher when they are absent.
• Collaborate and share observations and ideas with colleagues within the grade level and division.

(rev.10/1/2019)

• Attend division and school-wide meetings and School functions (i.e. Back to School Night, Open
• House, etc.) as requested by the Head of Early Education.
• Support the School and its leadership.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Early Education, Early Education Coordinator and Head of

School.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 12 ECE units completed prior to start date that include Child, Family & Community, Principles of Early Education and Child Human Growth & Development (Early Years). Completed courses in Guidance & Discipline and Programs & Curriculum preferred but not required.

2. Full understanding of developmental levels of children and corresponding curriculum.

3. Practical understanding of CCL Title 22.

4. Proven knowledge of appropriate teaching practices and discipline procedures.

5. Able to stand and sit on the floor for extended periods of time. Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for short periods of time.

6. Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external)

7. Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school

8. Highly ethical team player

9. High energy, self-starter with ability to successfully prioritize and multi-task in an atmosphere in which time sensitive deadlines are the norm, as are interruption

10. Good computer skills with a proficiency in MS office

For consideration, please send resume and copy of college transcripts reflecting completed ECE units. Submissions without transcripts will not be considered.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $165.00 per day

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many ECE units have you completed?
• Can you pass a LiveScan criminal background check?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $165