Instructional Assistant

It’s more than a job. Be part of a team that spreads the light and love of Jesus Christ throughout the Diocese!

• Support the Teacher in positive classroom management and delivering effective instruction to all students, including in small groups and individually.
• Report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain a safe, orderly, and clean learning environment.
• Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the Teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects; confer with the Teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the Teacher.

• Supervise students both inside and outside the classroom where assigned.
• Accept responsibility for the safety and well-being of each child.

• Assist the Teacher in maintaining a functioning classroom environment.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and exercises as well as the implementation of lesson plan.

• Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
• Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
• Work as part of a team.
• Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.

• High school diploma. Bachelor’s degree, preferred. Course credit in child development, preferred.
• At least two years’ experience implementing educational programming and working with students as a Teacher and/or educational aide, preferred.
• Previous experience supervising children.
• Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the Principal and/or Teacher.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
• English, required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) preferred.

• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
• Experience with school information systems (SIS).
• Ability to use devices common to classrooms (e.g.: cameras, projectors, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Workday, or willingness to learn.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
• Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Handles exposure to climate change and temperature.
• Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system.
• Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.

• Able to work evenings and weekends if required.
• Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
• Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission.

$26.48 - $30.66 per hour based on the education and experience.