Day Care Teacher Assistant (Part-time)

Description

FLSA Status: Part-time/Non-Exempt (hourly)

Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, Employee Assistance Program. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

The St. Paul Learning Center Teacher Assistant fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by guiding, inspiring and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment. The St. Paul Learning Center Teacher Assistant is immediately responsible for the carrying out of policies of the learning center and the Archdiocese of San Antonio as they relate to the function of the school, the classroom, and the immediate contact with students and parents.

Requirements

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Monitors and assists individual students in small instructional groups to support learning activities
• Supervises students at lunch, recess, and in routine movement
• Performs clerical tasks, prepares instructional materials and bulletin boards as indicated by the classroom teacher
• Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the school administration and Archdiocese of San Antonio
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff

Important job functions:

• Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
• Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs
• Ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues in an instructional setting
• Ability to follow directions and handle multiple tasks

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Able to work well with others in a school community
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in job appropriate technology
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process

Working conditions:

• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions

Mental/Physical Demands:

• Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise and activity

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent

2. Experience supervising children preferred

3. Continuing education hours preferred