Teaching Assistant, 2nd Grade - Saints Elementary School

Teaching Assistant, 2nd Grade - All Saints Elementary School

Job : 5832859

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 3:14 PM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Xavier Catholic Schools is hiring a full‑time teaching assistant for a 2nd grade classroom at All Saints Elementary School!

Position Summary: A Teacher’s Associate is responsible for the planning, organizing and implementing of an appropriate instructional program in a preschool, elementary, or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.

Faith & Mission Statement Commitment: Xavier Catholic Schools forms disciples unafraid to follow Jesus Christ. As part of this Christ‑centered educational system the Teacher Associate helps build and support a professional culture rooted in Catholic values across all Xavier Schools.

The Teacher Associate is expected to model and promote the mission of forming disciples unafraid to follow Jesus Christ, and fosters a Christ‑centered, respectful, and ethical work environment that upholds Catholic identity through every aspect of their leadership and decision making.

• Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community
• Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site
• Support the learning center environment
• Communicate effectively with classroom teacher(s) and administration
• Help with appropriate daily activities for children
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy nurturing environment for children
• Supervise children for safety
• Keep the learning environment clean and orderly by picking up learning materials, wiping tables and chairs, etc.
• Attend staff meetings, school programs, and in‑service trainings as requested
• Maintain confidentiality with work‑related matters
• Promote positive public relations through interactions with the community
• Work collaboratively with other members of the school
• Uphold, support, and promote all school policies and procedures
• Accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction
• These duties are not all‑inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience
:

• High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Practicing Catholic preferred

Skills and Competencies
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• Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools
• Self‑motivated
• Well‑organized with leadership abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 20 pounds.

Work is performed in a school and outdoor setting. Employees may be required to attend an occasional evening meeting and do extensive close computer work.

• A Faith‑Filled Environment: Experience a workplace where you can openly share and grow in your faith with both students and colleagues. Be part of a community that supports and inspires one another in both professional and spiritual growth.
• Attractive
  
  Salary Package:
  
  We offer a competitive salary that rewards your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Stay healthy with our full health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous Paid Time Off: We believe in work‑life balance, offering ample paid time off to recharge and take care of what matters most to you.
• Life & Long‑Term Disability Insurance: Your well‑being is our priority—receive peace of mind with our life and LTD insurance options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complete with company matching to help you save for tomorrow.

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Jamie Larson, Director of Teaching and Learning
• Xavier Catholic Schools
• Phone: 319‑739‑7300
• Email: jamie.larson