About This Role The Teacher Assistant fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting the classroom teacher in planning, guiding, and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment. The Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in evaluating the learning process of the students in the Catholic school for whom the teacher is responsible within the framework of the school's philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The Teacher Assistant helps the teacher prepare instructional materials, assists with students, and supports learning activities that have been defined by the teacher. What You'll Do Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the ECDC Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits Monitors and assists individual students in small instructional groups to support learning activities Supervises students at lunch, recess, and in routine movement Performs clerical tasks, prepares instructional materials and bulletin boards as indicated by the classroom teacher Attends and participates in the scheduled number of in-service days Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Experience supervising children preferred Must pass all State and Archdiocesan background checks Nice To Haves Knowledge of child development, learning and behavior Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms Able to work well with others in a school community Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously Skill in job-appropriate technology Skill in critical thinking and planning Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format Benefits Paid Leave Professional Development