Elementary Teacher Aide

Catholic School Job Description

Lourdes Catholic School – Nogales, AZ

Teacher’s Aide (Full time)

Non-exempt

Under the direction of the School Principal, the Teacher’s Aide is a role model and supports the Diocese of Tucson in its mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The Aide shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally at work and in personal life. Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received (Eph.

4:1).

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the school’s faith community by participating in and helping plan school religious and service activities.
• Assist the classroom teacher with student supervision, including assisting with lessons, field trip planning, and related supervision.
• Assist with supervision of parent helpers and compliance with safe environment and other school requirements.
• Assist with the school lunch program and playground supervision as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with students and help organize classroom learning and materials.
• Consistently and effectively assist in evaluating student progress.
• Assist the teacher with a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self-direction, positive self‑image, and motivates learning.
• Help maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in all tasks assigned, displaying sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; able to lift as required in a normal classroom environment. Activities include walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church; knowledge must be consistent with Catholic doctrine.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; self‑starter, well‑organized, and a team player.
• Available for evening and weekend work as necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with computer technology, including word processing; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapting appropriately in a school environment.
• Professional bearing and clean, neat personal appearance.
• Completion of a criminal history and background check.
• Valid and current Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• High School Graduate or GED.

• Previous classroom experience.

All employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the Zero Tolerance Policy, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in Lourdes Catholic School if that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.