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2nd Grade Teachers Aide - Alphonsus Academy and Center for the Arts School - Vicariate II
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Archdiocese of Chicago
Chicago, IL (In Person)
$43,680 Salary, Full-Time
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Catholic School Search Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts is seeking a caring, collaborative, and enthusiastic Second Grade Teaching Assistant to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually within our vibrant Catholic school community. The ideal candidate is passionate about elementary education, enjoys working closely with young children, and is committed to fostering a nurturing and engaging classroom environment rooted in faith, academic excellence, creativity, and community. At Alphonsus Academy, we believe in educating the whole child through rigorous academics, arts-integrated learning, and strong relationships with students and families. Essential Responsibilities
- Support the lead teacher in implementing daily classroom instruction and routines
- Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce academic skills in reading, writing, and math
- Assist in creating a positive, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
- Help supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and school activities
- Support classroom management using positive behavior strategies
- Assist with lesson preparation, classroom materials, grading, and organization
- Foster student creativity and engagement through arts-integrated activities and hands-on learning experiences
- Encourage kindness, inclusion, respect, and collaboration among students
- Support students' social-emotional growth and faith formation within a Catholic school setting
- Collaborate effectively with teachers, specialists, support staff, and families
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
- Participate in school events, meetings, and professional responsibilities as assigned Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher preferred
- Experience working with elementary-aged children preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Warm, patient, flexible, and positive demeanor
- Commitment to supporting the mission and values of a Catholic school
- Willingness to actively engage in the life of the school community About Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts Located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts serves students from preschool through eighth grade in a faith-centered, arts-integrated environment.