Preschool Teacher Assistant (Part-time MWF) - Holy Family Catholic Academy - Vic. I

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 154 elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

The Preschool Teacher Assistant supports the classroom teacher in creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This role involves assisting students in building foundational academic skills as well as fostering their social and emotional growth. Under the direction of the lead teacher and instructional team, the assistant contributes to the overall success of the classroom by helping implement daily activities, supporting individual student needs, and promoting a positive, inclusive classroom culture.

Key Relationships:
The teacher assistant reports to the principal and is supervised by the principal. Other key relationships include the assistant principal, grade level team, and his/her assigned teacher.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Must have a High School Degree
• Ability to teach appropriate grade-level curriculum
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with assigned teacher or grade level teaching staff

Personal and Professional Qualities:

• The teacher assistant must possess the ability to work tactfully and effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
• He/she must display evidence of an educational philosophy in agreement with that of Holy Family Catholic Academy.
• He/she must display an ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of the Academy
• Utilizes effective instructional strategies with students
• Manages the students in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all
• Maintains a positive rapport with all members of HFCA community
• Fulfills routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner

Physical Demands and Environment
While performing this job, employees will be required to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods. Use of technical equipment such as laptop computers, overhead projectors, and whiteboards. They are also required to walk up and down stairs. Some heavy lifting up to 30 pounds may be required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an hourly range of $15.50 - $16.50. An employee’s pay within the hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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