Pre K Classroom Teacher Aide

About the role

St. Martha Catholic School seeks a responsible, energetic, and nurturing individual who has experience in the early childhood. The position involves supporting teachers in a pre-K program, handling children aged 3 to 5, and assisting with various classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Aid lead teachers in planning, developing, and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Support teachers in devising and imparting lesson plans on a daily basis.
• Set up interest centers and prepare instructional materials such as flash cards and cutouts.
• Supervise students within the classroom and during recreational activities.
• Provide a comfortable and secure environment for young students through 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.
• Evaluate students and write down assessments under the supervision of the lead teacher.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the philosophy of Catholic education.
• Commitment to the Mission of St. Martha Catholic School.
• Minimum of a two-year Associates 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 a comfortable and secure environment for young students through 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.
• Evaluate students and write down assessments under the supervision of the lead teacher.
• 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 system 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 classroom.
• Use hands to handle or manipulate tools of teaching (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 lbs.

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 participate in programs and activities that are provided by the school.
• Attend all in-service days required.