Part Time Preschool Teaching Assistant - Saints JFX School - Wilmette - Vicariate I

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• The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 154 elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties.
• It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States.
• Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S.
• Department of Education over the past 10 years.
• This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• On campus from 7:45am-3:15pm
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for young children
• Interact and engage with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
• Assist lead teacher with carrying out lesson plans
• Engage students in activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
• Effectively communicate with students using developmentally appropriate language
• Support lead teacher with preferred classroom management and discipline strategies
• Support the Catholic faith, i.e. classroom prayers, events, stories, etc.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
• Follow schedules and routines set by the Lead Teacher, Principal & Assistant Principal
• Lead and supervise children during lunch and recess
• Maintain the health and safety of all students, i.e. cleaning classroom materials and spaces
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Provide a solution-orientated positive approach
• Attend faculty meetings as requested by supervisor
• Attend Back to School Night
• Attend Catechetical Sunday Mass
• Attend Catholic Schools Weeks Mass and Open House

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here [https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:9a5e6122-07b9-4b5c-9e59-e5d3ba532643]

This position has an hourly range of $20.41 - $22.13. An employee’s pay within the hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.