Kindergarten Instructional Aide

Overview

St. Jane Frances de Chantal School in Bethesda, Maryland is hiring a part-time Kindergarten Instructional Aide for the 2026-27 school year. The role reports to the Principal. Hours are 9:30am to 1:30pm, Monday – Friday. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: cskibo.

The hourly rate of pay for this role is: $20.00 to $24.00.

• Catholic Identity
  • Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices.
  • Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Revision – 2018).
  • Assist in planning liturgical ceremonies such as Mass, penance services, prayer services, etc. (as required by classroom teacher or principal).
  • Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom (as required by classroom teacher).
  • Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
• Planning
  • Discuss assigned duties with classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
  • Assist the classroom teacher in creating lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
  • Prepare, under the direction of the classroom teacher, instructional lessons for individual students and small groups.
  • Plan and prepare various teaching aids to enhance instruction.
  • Prepare lesson materials for use by classroom teacher and students.
  • Display students’ work and prepare bulletin boards.
  • Type, laminate, file and duplicate materials.
  • Grade and record student work and tests.
• Instruction
  • Present subject matter under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
  • Work with small groups to reinforce what has been taught and provide remedial help as needed.
  • Assist students during independent practice times to ensure understanding and completeness.
  • Administer make-up work and assessments.
  • Assist the classroom teacher during classroom instruction.
  • Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction that includes lectures, discussion and hands-on activities.
  • Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Classroom Management
  • Support and enforce classroom procedures established by the classroom teacher.
  • Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
  • Set high expectations for achievement.
  • Ensure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions.
• Communication
  • Use formal and informal assessments to inform classroom teachers of progress.
  • Attend parent conferences as required by the classroom teacher or principal.
  • Routinely communicate with the classroom teacher to understand expectations for students receiving small group and remedial instruction.
  • Produce weekly reports for the classroom teacher on progress of small group and remedial instruction.
• Non-Instructional Duties
  • Perform duties such as carpool, recess, lunch and classroom teacher substitution (as required).
  • Sponsor clubs and other school activities (as required).
  • Attend Home and School meetings and other after-hour events (as required).
  • Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings (as required).

• Knowledge of child development and supervision.

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