Classroom Teacher Aide

Overview

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School seeks a responsible, energetic and nurturing individual who has experience in early childhood. Pre-K teacher aides provide support to teachers leading a pre-k program. They assist in handling children aged between 3 and 5 years by adapting classroom activities to reinforce classroom goals and objectives. They assist teachers in handling individual students and groups of students by imparting lessons.

They assist young students with assignments and manage student behavior within a classroom. To work as a pre-k aide, one must be good with children aged between 3 and 5 and be able to handle temper tantrums and assist children in handling their personal needs such as toileting and washing.

Category: Full-time hourly contract basis

Pay Rate: depending on education & experience

Reports To: School Principal

Work Year:

School days: Aug.

- May with some additional training days

Specific Days Needed: M, T, W, Th, F (any one or more)

Min./Max. Hours per week: 40

Job

Hours:

7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (additional hours may be added for meetings, etc.)

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Provide support to teachers in devising and imparting lesson plans on a daily basis.
• Set up interest centers and prepare instructional materials such as flash cards and cutouts.
• Supervise students within the classroom and during recreational activities.
• Provide an environment of comfort and security for young students by engaging in nurturing behavior.
• Distribute and collect workbooks and worksheets and assist students in their assignments.
• Guide independent study and handle remedial work activities.
• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting and washing activities.
• Enforce cleanup activities after lunchtime by modeling appropriate behavior.
• Observe students for changes in behavior and report findings to the lead teacher.
• Assist the lead teacher in evaluating students and writing down assessments.
• Supervise students during field trips to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Organize and supervise physical education programs during school time.
• Handle student record keeping, filing and photocopying activities.
• Supervise and impart instruction to students in the absence of the class teacher.
• Provide one-on-one support to young students, such as helping them write their names or learn initial counting.

• Commitment to the philosophy of Catholic education
• Commitment to the Mission of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
• Minimum of a two-year Associate’s Degree
• Commitment to student growth and success
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Proficiency in technology
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality

• Four-year B.A./B.S. Degree
• State Teacher Certification in appropriate grade level
• Three years teaching experience; early childhood experience preferred
• Catechist certification
• Safe Haven training

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Provide support to teachers in devising and imparting lesson plans on a daily basis.
• Set up interest centers and prepare instructional material such as flash cards and cutouts.
• Supervise students within the classroom and during recreational activities.
• Provide an environment of comfort and security for young students by engaging in nurturing behavior.
• Distribute and collect workbooks and worksheets and assist students in their assignments.
• Guide independent study and handle remedial work activities.
• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting and washing activities.
• Enforce cleanup activities after lunchtime by modeling appropriate behavior.
• Observe students for changes in behavior and report findings to the lead teacher.
• Assist the lead teacher in evaluating students and writing down assessments.
• Supervise students during field trips to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Organize and supervise physical education programs during school time.
• Handle student record keeping, filing and photocopying activities.
• Supervise and impart instruction to students in the…