Classroom Teacher Aide

Corpus Christi Catholic School seeks a responsible, energetic and nurturing individual who has experience in early childhood. Pre‑K teacher aides provide support to teachers leading a pre‑K program, handling children aged 3‑5 by adapting classroom activities to reinforce goals and objectives, assisting with individual and group lessons, managing assignments, and overseeing student behavior and personal needs such as toileting and washing.

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

Essential Functions

• 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 learn initial counting.

Knowledge, 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 teaching tools (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 lb

Additional Job Functions

• Maintain classroom order and behavioral management to ensure the safety of the classroom.
• Participate in curriculum and staff development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level, and engage in school‑provided programs and activities.
• Attend all required in‑service days.

Schedule

• Specific days needed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (any one or more)
• Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (additional hours may be added for meetings, etc.)
• Min./Max. hours per week: 40
• School days: August – May with some additional training days
• Work year: 2026‑2027