Classroom Teacher Aide

Full-time hourly contract position for the 2026-2027 school year (August – May) with some additional training days. Specific days needed: Monday through Friday (any one or more). Minimum/maximum hours per week: 40. Job hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (additional hours may be added for meetings, etc). Pay rate depends on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the philosophy of Catholic education
• Commitment to the Mission of Corpus Christi Catholic School
• Minimum of a two-year Associate’s Degree
• Commitment to student growth and success
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Proficiency in technology
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year B.A./B.S. Degree
• State Teacher Certification in appropriate grade level
• Three years teaching experience; early childhood experience preferred
• Catechist certification
• Safe Haven training

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing, and implementing age-appropriate curriculum
• Provide support to teachers in devising and imparting lesson plans on a daily basis
• Set up interest centers and prepare instructional material such as flash cards and cutouts
• Supervise students within the classroom and during recreational activities
• Provide an environment of comfort and security for young students by indulging in nurturing behavior
• Distribute and collect workbooks and worksheets and assist students in their assignments
• Guide independent study and handle remedial work activities
• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting, and washing activities
• Enforce cleanup activities after lunchtime by modeling appropriate behavior
• Observe students for changes in behavior and report findings to lead teacher
• Assist lead teacher in evaluating students and writing down assessments
• Supervise students during field trips to ensure their safety and wellbeing
• Organize and supervise physical education programs during school time
• Handle student record keeping, filing, and photocopying activities
• Supervise and impart instruction to students in the absence of the class teacher
• Provide one-on-one support to young students, such as helping them write their names or learning initial counting
• Maintain classroom order and behavioral management to ensure the safety of the classroom
• Participate in curriculum and staff development programs within the school and/or on a district level
• Attend all required in-service days

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in person
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

Physical Requirements

• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk long distances across campus as well as within the classroom
• Use hands to handle or manipulate tools of teaching (technology, textbooks, student work, chalkboard/whiteboard)
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb steps
• Sit for periods of time—chairs and floor
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift up to 50 lbs