Part-Time Aftercare Assistant

Purpose And Scope

Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher assistant is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; under the direction of the teacher, assumes responsibility for management of the grades or classes assigned; assists the teacher by keeping detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

Essential Job Functions

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:
  • Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
  • Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
  • Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
  • Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.
• Affords assistance with the management of the classes assigned:
  • Provides a positive learning environment.
  • Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in Aftercare.
  • Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
  • Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.
• Maintains positive school-community relationships:
  • Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
  • Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
  • Maintains awareness of his/her role in the Catholic school and its impact on the community.
• Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the teacher.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Demonstrates personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Uses good judgment in daily encounters.
• Uses verbal and written language correctly.
• Demonstrates an appropriate sense of humor.
• Maintains appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook.

Minimum Qualification

• Practicing Catholic.
• High school graduate.
• Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed.