A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
The classroom teacher assistant is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, responsible adults under the direction of the classroom teacher/team.
Key Relationships:
The teacher assistant reports to the principal and is supervised by the principal. Other key relationships include the assistant principal, grade level team, and his/her assigned teacher.
Qualifications and Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree- preferred High School Degree- required Ability to teach appropriate grade-level curriculum Ability to establish collaborative relationships with the assigned teacher or grade-level teaching staff
Personal and Professional Qualities:
The teacher assistant must possess the ability to work tactfully and effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents. He/she must display evidence of an educational philosophy in agreement with that of Holy Family Catholic Academy. He/she must display an ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
Professional Responsibilities:
Adheres to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of the Academy Utilizes effective instructional strategies with students Manages the students in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all Completes annual goals Maintains a positive rapport with all members of HFCA community Fulfills routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner
Additional Requirements:
Respects the integrity of fellow staff, students, and parents by being discreet and tactful when discussing student and school-related issues Demonstrates flexibility and models collegiality Fulfills routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner Executes lesson plans as determined by the classroom teacher Uses instructional time efficiently Utilizes correct and appropriate written and oral communication in conversations, reports, and meetings Is punctual and effective in duties such as: morning supervision, hallway supervision, lunch supervision, after-school supervision, and curb or bus duty
Pay Rate:
$15.50-17.00 per hour Physical Demands and Environment While performing this job, employees will be required to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods. Use of technical equipment such as laptop computers, overhead projectors, and whiteboards. They are also required to walk up and down stairs, as well as in the outdoor classroom. Some heavy lifting up to 30 pounds may be required. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is intended to describe the essential functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other functions may be assigned, and management reserves the right to add to or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time. Holy Family Catholic Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. While the Archdiocese is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, it reserves the right to make employment decisions consistent with Catholic teaching, religious preferences, and other religious tenets or needs, criteria and/or policy.
