Teaching Assistant - Holy Redeemer Catholic School - College Park Maryland

Job Details

Holy Redeemer Catholic School in College Park, Maryland is hiring a full-time Teaching Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. The hourly rate of pay is $22.50 per hour. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: dianne.kestler@holy-redeemer.org.

About the Role

The Catholic Elementary School Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in delivering instruction that is based on the approved curricula and mission of the school and to create a safe, orderly and Catholic learning environment for his/her students.

Responsibilities

• Catholic Identity
  • Foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices.
  • Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others.
  • Plan and lead prayer in the classroom.
  • Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies.
• Planning
  • Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
  • Create lesson plans aligned with Archdiocese of Washington standards.
  • Prepare instructional lessons and teaching aids.
  • Grade and record student work and tests.
• Instruction
  • Present subject matter under the direction of the classroom teacher.
  • Work with small groups to reinforce previous lessons and provide remedial help.
  • Assist students during independent practice times.
  • Administer make-up work and assessments.
  • Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction.
  • Use assessment data to differentiate instruction.
• Classroom Management
  • Support and enforce classroom procedures.
  • Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
  • Set high expectations for achievement.
• Communication
  • Use formal and informal assessments to inform classroom teachers of progress.
  • Attend parent conferences and communicate regularly with the classroom teacher.
  • Produce weekly reports on small group and remedial instruction.
• Non-Instructional Duties
  • 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-hours school events.
  • Participate in required faculty and professional development meetings.

Qualifications

Knowledge of child development and supervision. While a conscientious effort has been made to include all duties and expectations of the Archdiocese of Washington elementary school teacher assistant, the above is not all inclusive and the position's duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the classroom teacher or principal.