Classroom Aide - Archbishop Neale School/Sacred Heart Church - La Plata Maryland

The Role

This is a full-time role reporting to the Principal.

Responsibilities

• Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices.
• Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others.
• Aid in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc.
• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies.
• Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
• Auxiliary in the creation of lesson plans that align with Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Prepare, under the direction of the classroom teacher, instructional lessons for individual students and small groups.
• Plan and prepare various teaching aids to enhance instruction.
• Prepare lesson materials for use by the classroom teacher and students.
• Display students' work and prepare bulletin boards.
• Type, laminate, file and duplicate materials.
• Grade and record student work and tests.
• Present subject matter under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Work with small groups to reinforce previously taught material and provide remedial help as needed.
• Assist students during independent practice times to ensure understanding and completeness.
• Administer make-up work and assessments.
• Assist the classroom teacher during classroom instruction.
• Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction that includes lectures, discussion, and hands-on activities.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Support and enforce classroom procedures established by the classroom teacher to optimize instructional time.
• Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• Set high expectations for achievement.
• Assure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions.
• Use formal and informal assessments to inform classroom teachers of the progress being made by small groups and remedial students.
• Attend parent conferences as required by the classroom teacher or principal.
• Routinely communicate with the classroom teacher to fully understand the teacher's expectations for students receiving small group and remedial instruction.
• Produce weekly reports for the classroom teacher on what has been accomplished during small group and remedial instruction.
• Perform duties such as carpool, recess, lunch, and classroom teacher substitution (as required).
• Sponsor clubs and other school activities (as required).
• Attend Home and School meetings and other after-hour school events (as required).
• Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings (as required).

Requirements

Knowledge of child development and supervision.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and supervision.

Benefits

Educational benefits are available.

Pay

$25,000 to $31,000

Schedule

Full-time position.