Primary Grades Assistant Teacher - Our Lady of Mercy School - Potomac Maryland

Primary Grades Assistant Teacher

Primary Grades Assistant Teacher – Our Lady of Mercy School – Potomac, MD. This part‑time position (8:15 am to 12:15 pm) supports the primary grades classroom. Hourly rate: $22.00–$24.00.

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Part‑time; 8:15 am–12:15 pm; hourly rate $22.00–$24.00.

• Catholic Identity
  • Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices.
  • Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others.
  • Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc. (as required).
  • Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom (as required).
  • Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
• Planning
  • Discuss assigned duties with classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
  • Assist classroom teacher in creating lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese standards.
  • Prepare instructional lessons for individual students and small groups.
  • Plan and prepare teaching aids to enhance instruction.
  • Prepare lesson materials for use by teacher and students.
  • Display students’ work and prepare bulletin boards.
  • Type, laminate, file and duplicate materials.
  • Grade and record student work and tests.
• Instruction
  • Present subject matter under the direction of the classroom teacher.
  • Work with small groups to reinforce previously taught material and provide remedial help.
  • Assist students during independent practice times to assure understanding.
  • Administer make‑up work and assessments.
  • Assist classroom teacher during classroom instruction.
  • Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction.
  • Use assessment data to differentiate instruction for diverse needs.
• Classroom Management
  • Support and enforce classroom procedures established by teacher to optimize instructional time.
  • Support and enforce rules and procedures.
  • Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect.
  • Set high expectations for achievement.
  • Assure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions.
• Communication
  • Use assessments to inform teacher of progress of small groups and remedial students.
  • Attend parent conferences as required.
  • Communicate routinely with teacher to understand expectations.
  • Produce weekly reports for teacher on accomplishments.
• Non‑Instructional Duties
  • Perform carpool, recess, lunch and classroom substitute duties as required.
  • Sponsor clubs and other school activities.
  • Attend Home‑School meetings and other after‑hour events.
  • Participate in professional development meetings.

• Knowledge of child development and supervision.

While a conscientious effort has been made to include all duties and expectations of the Archdiocese of Washington elementary school teacher assistant, the above is not all-inclusive and duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the classroom teacher or principal.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training