St. Thecla Catholic School Preschool Program is seeking qualified candidates for part-time preschool aides for the 2024-2025 school year. The teacher’s aide fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by guiding, inspiring, modeling, and teaching students in a loving, Christ-centered environment.
Early Childhood Teacher Aide Job Description
TITLE: Teacher Aide (Child Care)
PURPOSE: To assist with classroom teacher routine procedures.
DUTIES may include but are not limited to:
Supervise small groups of students, as the teacher directs, in various skill development assessments, projects, etc.
Assist individual children, as directed, with makeup work following an absence.
Compile project or classroom materials, as directed, to be used by students.
Assist in the reinforcement of classroom instruction by overseeing the exercises that apply to that instruction.
Assist with the orderly and sanitation of the classroom environment and ordering of necessary supplies.
Assist with the mechanics of large group operation by performing such functions as calling the roll, collecting work, correcting tests, etc., as requested by a teacher.
Operate audio-visual equipment as requested by a teacher.
Notify the teacher of any unusual situations or potential problems encountered while performing assigned duties.
Maintain confidentiality when dealing with students' parents; refer all inquiries about student progress, behavior, etc., to the classroom teacher.
Keep a professional attitude when working with students; maintain objectivity by distributing time as equally as possible among individuals within a group.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Works with the teachers and other aides. Works for the Classroom teacher and Principal and supervises students.
All candidates must be able to pass background checks and understand and abide by the Archdiocese of Detroit contract for employment and the specifications it contains regarding the expectations of a Catholic school employee.
SCHEDULE: Afternoon shift from 11:30-3:15 and/ or morning shift from 8:15-12:00
If you are interested in the position, please fill out the online application and email your resume to Martha Karwoski at karwoskim@stthecla.com