Instructional Aide and Spartan Care; Extended Care Aide

Description

School Name: St. Martin of Tours Academy

Location: 7708 El Cajon Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time 7:45 am - 4:15 pm

FLSA Status: Principal

Salary Range: $18.00 - 20.00 per hour commensurate with experience

The Instructional Aide will work alongside the lead teacher in supervising a classroom of 4th-grade students. This role is responsible for supporting the teacher and school staff in implementing the program curriculum, preparing classroom materials, and assisting with both indoor and outdoor activities. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, flexible, and committed to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.

• Assist in the supervision of children and actively participate in general classroom activities
• Assist in implementing the curriculum under the direction of the lead teacher Oversee outdoor activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment at all times
• Maintain a caring, respectful, and safe learning environment for all students and staff
• Supervise students during lunch and recess
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Spartan Care Aide supports students and fellow staff members during before- and after-school care by fostering a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. Students are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, including indoor options such as homework assistance, games, and crafts, or outdoor activities such as free play, organized games, and sports on the field or playground.

The aide plays an important role in encouraging positive interactions, ensuring student safety, and promoting a well-rounded care experience.

• Provide support for the after-school program by engaging students in meaningful activities and ensuring a positive environment.
• Assist students in resolving conflicts and encourage positive peer interactions.
• Actively interact with students by suggesting games, activities, or creative projects.
• Maintain attentive supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

• Basic understanding of child development and the ability to relate effectively to students.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with other staff members.
• Friendly, approachable, and possesses strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church (preferred).
• Proficient in English, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to check students in and out using digital systems.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the aide must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the aide will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 30 pounds from the office to classrooms

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

St. Martin of Tours Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.