Kindergarten Aide

Basic Job Description

Teach pupils at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills in keeping with the school's Catholic character and Gospel values.

Reports to: Principal

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rules and procedures to maintain order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Assist the teacher with preparing materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Assign and grade class work and homework.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states, diocese, and schools.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise elementary school programs.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret the results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Involvement in children's activities to facilitate their participation in focused, complex play.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Prepare and supervise students for Mass and other sacramental preparation.

Abilities Needed

• Oral Expression
• Problem Sensitivity
• Oral Comprehension
• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition
• Written Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Fluency of Ideas
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Originality
• Near Vision
• Selective Attention
• Category Flexibility
• Flexibility of Closure
• Near Hearing
• Far Hearing
• Physical Demand
• Physical Requirements

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment.
• Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in education or a related field.
• An active teaching certification is preferred. Otherwise, be willing to work towards obtaining one.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Must comply with PA State clearance requirements.
• If teaching religion, must be a Catholic in good standing. Otherwise, must be willing to respect the Catholic Church and follow our basic morality guidelines.