Part Time Teacher Assistant (Intermediate Grades) - Holy Family Catholic Academy - Inverness - Vicariate I

Primary Function

The classroom teacher assistant is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, responsible adults under the direction of the classroom teacher/team.

Key Relationships

• Reports to the principal
• Supervised by the principal
• Works with the assistant principal
• Works with the grade level team
• Works with the assigned teacher

Qualifications And Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree- preferred
• A High School Degree- required
• Ability to teach appropriate grade-level curriculum
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with the assigned teacher or grade-level teaching staff

Personal And Professional Qualities

• Possesses the ability to work tactfully and effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents
• Displays evidence of an educational philosophy in agreement with that of Holy Family Catholic Academy
• Displays an ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents

Professional Responsibilities

• Adheres to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of the Academy
• Utilizes effective instructional strategies with students
• Manages the students in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all
• Maintains a positive rapport with all members of HFCA community
• Fulfills routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner

Additional Requirements

• Respects the integrity of fellow staff, students, and parents by being discreet and tactful when discussing student and school-related issues
• Demonstrates flexibility and models collegiality
• Fulfills routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner
• Executes lesson plans as determined by the classroom teacher
• Uses instructional time efficiently
• Uses correct and appropriate written and oral communication in conversations, reports, and meetings
• Is punctual and effective in duties such as: morning supervision, hallway supervision, lunch supervision, after-school supervision, and curb or bus duty

Physical Demands and Environment

• Stand, sit, and walk for extended periods
• Use of technical equipment such as laptop computers, overhead projectors, and whiteboards
• Walk up and down stairs
• Outdoor classroom
• Heavy lifting up to 30 pounds may be required

Reasonable Accommodations

• May be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Equal Opportunity

• The Archdiocese of Chicago does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

Compensation

This position has an hourly range of $15.50-$16.50. An employee’s pay within the range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.