Brief Job Description: SS. Peter and Paul School is looking for dedicated Pre-Kindergarten teacher aids to join our team. We are looking for teacher aids who are passionate about working with young children, who are energetic, and who are committed to supporting instruction in a rigorous, engaging, hands-on classroom.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Teacher aid is able to maintain a safe, healthy and Christian centered classroom environment
• Teacher aid communicates regularly and works collaboratively with lead teacher, other staff, students, parents, and administration
• Assists in implementing all accommodations and services for students with exceptional needs as stated with IEP and 504 plans
• Supports with the assessment, progress monitoring, classroom performance, and spiritual growth of students
• Assists with implementing research based strategies that are developmentally appropriate and meaningful
• Participates in a professional learning community in the school
• Supports the implementation of lead teacher lesson plans and preparation of materials
• Maintain compliance with Safe Environment requirements through attendance at a diocesan Safe Environment workshop and completion of ongoing training requirements as assigned
• Follows and enforces school procedures and policies
• Sets, enforces and shares behavioral and work standards with students and parents/guardians
• Maintains and assists with consistent procedures for group work, transition time and non-instructional activities in the classroom and the school
• Monitors student behavior at all times; responds to behavior in an effective and sensitive manner using positive reinforcement
Qualifications: Required Education/Experience:
• High School Diploma; minimum of Associate’s Degree preferred; experience with young children
Desired Skills:
• Devoted to their own spiritual growth in Christian beliefs and values
• Ability to be a team player
• Forward thinker that looks for continuous improvement, creative approaches to assist with teaching techniques that are developmentally appropriate for 3 or 4 year olds
• Flexibility with approach to meet individual learning styles
• Ability to problem solve; working cooperatively with others to do so
• Understands basic technology as it relates to classroom performance, E-School, laptop, Google classroom, etc.
• Incorporates real life problem solving lessons
Salary: $16.00 – $16.50, depending on experience