Preschool Teaching Assistant - St. Francis International School - Silver Spring Maryland

The Role

This is a full-time role reporting to the Principal.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 to $25.00 per hour.

How to Apply

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: ncaputo@sfismd.org

Responsibilities

• Foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, and practices.
• Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others.
• Aid in planning liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc.
• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies.
• Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
• Aid in creating lesson plans that align with Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Prepare instructional lessons for individual students and small groups.
• Plan and prepare various teaching aids to enhance instruction.
• Grade and record student work and tests.
• Present subject matter under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Work with small groups to reinforce previously taught material and provide remedial help as needed.
• Assist students during independent practice times to ensure understanding and completeness.
• Administer make-up work and assessments.
• Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction including lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Support and enforce classroom procedures to optimize instructional time.
• Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• Set high expectations for achievement.
• Ensure Catholic values are the basis of all interactions.
• Use formal and informal assessments to inform classroom teachers of progress.
• Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher about the progress of small group and remedial instruction.
• Produce weekly reports for the classroom teacher on the accomplishments during small group and remedial instruction.
• Perform duties such as carpool, recess, lunch, and classroom teacher substitution.
• Sponsor clubs and other school activities.
• Attend Home and School meetings and other after-hour school events.
• Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings.

Qualifications

Knowledge of child development and supervision.