Teacher Aide/Teacher's Assistant - Archdiocese of Washington

About the role

The Archdiocese of Washington is seeking Teaching Assistants for the current and upcoming school years. These roles are full-time and report directly to the School Principal.

Responsibilities

• Catholic Identity Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices. Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Revision – 2018)
• Aid in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc. (as required by classroom teacher or principal).
• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom (as required by classroom teacher).
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
• Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
• Aid the classroom teacher in creating lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Prepare, under the direction of the classroom teacher, instructional lessons for individual students and small groups.
• Plan and prepare various teaching aids to enhance instruction.
• Prepare lesson materials for use by the classroom teacher and students.
• Display students’ work and prepare bulletin boards.
• Type, laminate, file and duplicate materials.
• 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 what has been previously taught and give remedial help as needed and to reinforce skills.
• Assist students during independent practice times to assure understanding and completeness.
• Administer make-up work and assessments.
• Assist the classroom teacher during classroom instruction.
• Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction that includes lectures, discussion and hands-on activities.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met.
• Support and enforce classroom procedures established by the classroom teacher which optimize instructional time.
• Support and enforce the rules and procedures established by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• Set high expectations for achievement.
• Communicate with the classroom teacher to fully understand what the teacher’s expectations are for those students receiving small group and remedial instruction.
• Produce weekly reports for the classroom teacher on what has been accomplished during small group and remedial instruction.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and supervision.

Please send your resume and letter of interest to: calla-russl@adw.org