Instructional Aide - Notre Dame Catholic School

Notre Dame Catholic School is seeking a full-time Instructional Teaching Assistant for the  school year. This role provides valuable classroom experience in a supportive, faith-based environment. The Instructional Teaching Assistant will work closely with a lead teacher to support lesson delivery, provide small-group instruction, and assist with behavior management to create a positive and engaging learning space. This position provides an opportunity for growth, as qualified Instructional Teaching Assistants are given first consideration should a teaching vacancy occur.

• Integrate faith and prayer in both private and professional life
• Live the commitment to Gospel values and Catholic teachings
• Maintain required catechetical certifications
• Foster the development of the faith of the students both inside and out of the classroom
• Be committed to personal and spiritual growth for self and others

• Faith-filled
• Joyful
• Professional
• Engaged

• Support and contribute to the mission of the school
• Support and implement Diocesan/school policies and practices
• Engage in opportunities to grow professionally that are aligned with their personal, school, and diocesan professional development plans
• Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with all colleagues.
• Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with all parents/legal guardians.
• Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with all students.

• Work with the classroom teacher, when directed, to assist students to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by doing the following:
  • Clarifying and explaining instructions
  • Ensuring that students can use equipment and materials provided
  • Motivating and encouraging student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance, and help with learning tasks as appropriate to students’ needs
• Consistently and effectively implement agreed behavior management strategies
• Help to make appropriate resources to support student learning
• Work with small groups of students for remediation or enrichment at the discretion of the classroom teacher
• Attend monthly meetings after school from 3:30 to 4:30 on last Thursday of the month.
• Assist the classroom teacher in creation of materials needed for classroom lessons
• Supervise during lunch, recess, and dismissal/arrival as designated by the teacher.

Ideal candidates should have experience in a classroom setting or a degree in education and possess strong collaboration and communication skills. This position includes full benefits, with the salary dependent on experience. All candidates must pass a Level II