Teacher Aide

PRIMARY FUNCTION
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Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for supporting the Diocese of Nashville in its mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic School environment.

GENERAL SUMMARY
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The teacher’s aide fulfills the mission of the school by assisting the classroom teacher. The teacher’s aide helps the teacher prepare instructional materials, assists with students, and supports learning activities that have been defined by the teacher. Under the supervision of the Building Principal, the accepted candidate is responsible for aiding full time in the classroom for the duration of the school year.

The teacher aide, in conjunction with the classroom teacher, is responsible for fostering the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development of children engaged in the Catholic elementary school experience.

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Support a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self image; adhere to the set high standards for student behavior and manage, as directed by classroom teacher, inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.