Description:Catholic Early Childhood Classroom Teacher
Position Purpose
The essential role of the Catholic school aide is to witness the Gospel message and to lead students to reflect on a Christian approach to life while building the faith community. An aide should provide students the opportunities to develop their gifts as peacemakers and stewards for the service of the world community. This role is accomplished through instructional techniques and interactive processes that enable students to use their creative talents to become Catholic adults in the 21st century who are problem solvers and makers of just decisions.
Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Classroom Teacher, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing Diocese approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions
- Share and support the mission, philosophy, goals and objectives of the school (copies provided by the principal).
- Administers, with the classroom teacher, early childhood curriculum consistent with Diocesan goals and objectives.
- Assist students, colleagues, principal and parents in creating a school climate which fosters growth in faith, academics, and citizenship.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Teach Catholic values, and stories of faith with commitment in daily curriculum.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of Catholic Doctrine and witness of Gospel values
- Knowledge of early childhood school curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to handle confidential and/or official information with discretion.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Professionalism in attire, communication, and demeanor
Qualifications Profile:
- High School Degree required.
- Experience working with children.
Job Summary: The position is 29/hours per week or less.
Pay Scale: $15-$20/hour
Application Procedure
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