Lower School Kindergarten Aide

Ursuline Academy is seeking a part-time Lower School Kindergarten Aide for the start of the 2025-2026 School Year.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Lower School Aide will assist with the instruction and classroom management in the Kindergarten classroom during the afternoons from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Additional substitute hours during the first part of the day is also possible.

The Aide will embrace diverse learning approaches that reach a range of learners; will foster a student-centered classroom environment; and will work collaboratively with colleagues in other curricular areas, including specialty classes.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Academic Environment:

• Assists with instruction and activities for individuals or for groups as assigned by the classroom teacher(s).
• Works as a member of the team with the teacher(s), and meets with the teacher(s) to review lesson plans and student needs.
• Supervises students in instructional settings, off-campus activities, and during non-instructional activities, such as recess and assemblies.
• Assists the teacher(s) with organizational needs in the classroom.
• Provides safety and supervision for students at recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal as needed.
• Maintains order with the students assigned for supervision.
• Promotes a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of students’ strengths, challenges, and learning styles.

Communication:

• Communicates effectively with staff and students.
• Demonstrates interest, patience, fairness and respect.
• Models professional qualities of discretion, confidentiality, and respect through interpersonal relationships with colleagues, students, and families. Keeps confidential any information regarding any child in the Lower School.

WORK ETHIC:

• Works in a manner that promotes personal safety and the safety of the Ursuline community.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times regarding the Ursuline community.
• Attends all required meetings and events and is willing to perform all other duties as assigned.
• Contributes by personal example to an atmosphere of faith commitment consistent with Catholic values and our founder St. Angela Merici.
• Respects, cooperates, and maintains a positive attitude with colleagues (faculty and staff), students, parents, and alumnae, and exemplifies the core values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma. Bachelor’s Degree and Elementary Education or Early Childhood Certification strongly preferred. Experience assisting or teaching at an early childhood, Montessori or lower school level is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of effective teaching strategies for different learning styles and aptitudes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation, listening and observational skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, volunteers and school administration from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to navigate challenging situations with discretion and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Passion for bettering the lives of students.
• Desire to seek out professional development activities.
• Willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Ursuline community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times regarding the Ursuline community.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.5 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15