DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
Sacred Heart School, West Reading
Position Description
Job Title: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (Pre- K to 1st Grade)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full-time
Reporting Functions: Reports to Principal
Job Function: Provides instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers allowing teachers more time for lesson planning and teaching. They support and assist students in learning class material using the teacher's lesson plans, providing students with individualized attention.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide instructional reinforcement to students under the direction and guidance of the teacher.
- Assist the teacher in the preparation of instructional materials, supplies, copying, and decorating of bulletin boards.
- Perform classroom clerical duties that include, but are not limited to, emptying and filling folders, lunch, and milk counts, and handing out and collecting papers.
- Escort students to and from restrooms, special classes, recess, and lunch.
- Prepare and clean up after snack time.
- Assist in the supervision of students before and after each school day. This includes recess, lunch, and dismissal.
- Communicate all parental concerns and questions about a student's progress to the teacher; respect the confidentiality of all student information and refrain from discussing student information outside of the classroom.
- Interact with administrators, faculty, and staff on a respectful and professional level. Share in the general responsibilities necessary for an effective total education program.
- Follow all policies set forth by The Diocese of Allentown and Sacred Heart School.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Principal or classroom Teacher.
Educational Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years of college or related coursework in child development.
Other Requirements:
- Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church in regard to matters of faith and morals.
- Previous experience working with children.
- Attend all necessary training and professional development to comply with the PA licensing programs.
- An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
- Initiative and the willingness to follow a teacher's direction.
- The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
- Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.
Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, crawl, and sit on the floor. Must be able to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to operate standard office equipment; with occasional reaching and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions: Normal classroom setting; a full-time position. School working hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; 35 hours a week. May be required to work outside normal hours to attend school-related events, meetings, and/or staff development.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.
Accepting applicants until December 20, 2024. Start date tentatively effective January 6, 2025.
Interested applicants must submit resume and cover letters via iSolved Hire or to the following:
Principal Joan McNeil
Email: jmcneil@sacredheartreading.org
EOE M/F/D/V
