Instructional Assistant

About the role

Pax Christi Academies is a community of five vibrant Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Orange. The school seeks an Instructional Assistant to support teachers in providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment that promotes the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of elementary students.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in delivering instruction and reinforcing learning objectives.
• Work with individual students and small groups to provide academic assistance in reading, writing, mathematics, and other subject areas.
• Aid in preparing instructional materials, classroom displays, and learning activities.
• Monitor and supervise students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, assemblies, field trips, and other school events as assigned.
• Help maintain a positive, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Assist students with assignments while encouraging independence and confidence.
• Observe student progress and communicate concerns or achievements to the classroom teacher.
• Support classroom management by reinforcing school and classroom expectations for behavior.
• Assist with technology integration, including helping students use classroom devices and educational software.
• Perform clerical duties such as copying, filing, organizing instructional materials, and maintaining student records.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and school matters.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or supervising teacher.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree or college coursework in education or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with elementary-aged children in a school, childcare, or educational setting preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and instructional support practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Patient, flexible, and a positive attitude.
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and educational technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Work Conditions

• Work primarily in a classroom and school campus setting, requiring frequent use of standard educational technology, and office equipment such as computers, telephones, projectors and printers.
• Regular interaction with students, staff, faculty, and visitors in a professional and faith-based environment.
• Follow a structured school schedule but often work additional hours to meet before or after school responsibilities for preparation, grading assignments, assigned tasks, attending school activities or events.
• Sometimes require some local travel for meetings, training, field trips, or work-related events.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time with frequent walking and movement around the classroom, campus or office facilities to support programs and operational needs.
• Speak clearly and project your voice to communicate with the classroom as a group, individual students, parents, colleagues, and fellow staff members.
• Manual dexterity required for operating office equipment, preparing materials, and managing paperwork.
• Visual and auditory ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and visitors in person, via email, and by phone.
• Maintain visual and auditory awareness to monitor student activities, read materials, and respond to classroom situations.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds, such as materials, supplies, and event equipment.
• Bend, reach, or kneel when assisting students or handling classroom materials.

Compensation

$18.00- $20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references.