Description
School Name: St. James Academy
Location: 623 S Nardo Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Reports to: Principal
Employment Type: Part Time or Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $20 - $23/hr.
St. James Academy is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate educator who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. SJA is committed to excellence and provides a student-centered, Catholic-based, rigorous academic curriculum that values cultural and intellectual diversity.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare work as directed by the teacher
- File student papers
- Escort and supervise students
- Supervise student playtime
- Assist with field trip arrangements
- Work with small groups for tutorial or enrichment purposes
- Substitute for the teacher when needed- short term
- Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected by classroom teachers
- Assist with daily classroom routine
- Other duties as assigned
Administrative/ Other Responsibilities:
- Return voicemail/email messages in a timely manner, within 24 hours
- Communicate regularly with parents
- Verify student absences and maintain daily attendance and safety logs.
- Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
- Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations
- Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require
- Perform other related duties as assigned which may include serving meals to children in the program, assisting with basic hygiene, assistance in the development of independent toileting and conduct basic cleaning and sanitizing during the school day
Requirements
Religious Qualifications:
- Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
- Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
Professional Qualifications:
- Demonstrate high ethical and professional demeanor
- Clear Criminal Background Check (Livescan)
- CPR and First Aid upon hire
- Cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Childcare Facility
- Completion of the Diocesan Safe Environment Protocol upon hire
- Basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, goals and objectives
- Education and training in elementary educational methods and subject areas
- Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students
- Strong written, pragmatic and expressive communication skills
- Can-do, positive attitude
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues and parents
- Strong work ethic and follow through
Physical Requirements:
To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the aide must:
- Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
- Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
- Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
- Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
- Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
- Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
St. James Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
