Preschool Teacher Assistant

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Blessed Sacrament Preschool, Scottsdale, AZ

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools

Job : 5653288

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Preschool Teacher Assistant Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Preschool Teacher Assistant

Department: Catholic Schools

Supervisor: Preschool Director

Purpose and Scope

Under the general supervision of the preschool director, the preschool teacher assistant strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for leadership; works as a member of the preschool team; develops an appropriate learning and social environment; evaluates the needs of each student; assists in developing and supervising all areas; evaluates and reports student progress; establishes positive school community relationships;

continues professional development; performs other job related tasks as deemed necessary and/or assigned by the director.

Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education

• shows evidence of the Catholic philosophy of education.
• promotes Gospel values and Catholic moral teachings.
• upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Exemplifies Catholic living both in and out of the classroom.

Assumes responsibility for the leadership of the classes assigned

• demonstrates knowledge and understanding of effective teaching techniques and child development.
• provides daily instruction and selects learning activities appropriate to the students’ needs.
• establishes learning outcomes or educational objectives based on Diocesan Early Childhood Standards and reviews curriculum materials.
• works with Preschool teacher on lesson plans and evaluates them daily.
• acts as a positive role model.
• is adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• uses good judgment in daily encounters.

Works as a member of the preschool team

• attends staff meetings.
• attends trainings as assigned by the director.
• participates in parent activities.
• maintains a professional attitude.
• uses positive communication skills both in and out of the classroom.

Develops an appropriate learning and social environment

• works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
• creates a room arrangement most appropriate to the educational objectives.
• develops an environment that promotes learning and social interaction.
• provides for the safety, welfare and care of the students while they are in school.

Evaluates the needs of each student

• observes and records information on child’s development.
• alters learning activities to meet specific needs.
• refers students with suspected learning challenges to the Preschool teacher & Director.

Assists in the development and supervision of all areas

• consults with the Preschool teacher, director and staff.
• provides appropriate materials.
• ensures that the area is safe.

Evaluates and reports student progress

• helps the Preschool teacher observe and maintain record of student’s progress regularly.
• reports students’ progress to the Preschool teacher & director.
• confers with Preschool teacher.

Establishes positive school community relationships

• maintains cooperative relations with parents.
• works with Preschool teacher for regular conferences and meetings with parents.
• cooperates with and helps promote all school programs.
• maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic preschool teacher assistant and its impact on the community.

Continues professional development

• remains current with religious and academic standards.
• keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.
• participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations.
• attends school and diocesan sponsored in‑services and staff development opportunities.
• attends and participates in school faculty meetings and in‑services.

Performs any other job related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the Preschool teacher & director.