Teacher's Aide - St. John the Evangelist Catholic School - Clinton Maryland

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices.
• Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others.
• Aid in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc. (as required).
• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom (as required).
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
• Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
• Aid in the creation of lesson plans that align with Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Prepare 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.
• 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 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 understand their expectations for students receiving small group and remedial instruction.
• Produce weekly reports for the classroom teacher on the progress of small group and remedial instruction.
• Perform duties such as carpool, recess, lunch, and classroom teacher substitution (as required).
• Sponsor clubs and other school activities (as required).
• Attend Home and School meetings and other after-hour school events (as required).
• Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings (as required).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and supervision.