Holy Family, South Bend - Kindergarten Aide

• Job Category School
• Employee Type Full time

Holy Family School in South Bend is in search of a qualified person to aid two Kindergarten teachers. The ideal candidate will be faith-filled and dedicated to providing quality care for students of all abilities integrating the mission of Holy Family School and the Diocese of Fort Wayne / South Bend in all classroom activities.

• Work with teachers to foster a nurturing environment, promote social / emotional development, and care for the individual needs of each student.
• Aid the classroom teacher with classroom management helping maintain student organization, behavior, and transitions throughout the day.
• Assists with copying, delivering materials to the Office, and accompanying children as they move about the building.
• Works with students individually or in small groups as directed by the classroom teacher to facilitate classroom instruction.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with the classroom teacher, related arts teachers, and Office personnel regarding kindergarten classroom plans.
• Works cooperatively with administrators, kindergarten classroom teachers, other staff, and parents on various initiatives, projects, and field trips as directed by classroom teachers and administration.
• Substitutes when asked for kindergarten classroom teacher absences.
• Recognizes the variety of student learning styles and facilitates learning by working with the classroom teacher to provide for individual student needs.
• Commits to ongoing faith formation and professional growth.
• Fosters the spiritual development of students by modeling Catholic doctrine, values, and morals.

• High School Diploma
• High level thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to speak and write fluently and grammatically correct English.
• Strong written, verbal presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Regularly required to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs
• Stand for 30 minutes at a time
• Operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment
• Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds