Diocese of Venice in Florida·Sarasota, Florida
The Teacher Assistant supports the lead teacher by providing instruction, supervising student activities, and managing classroom behavior. They also assist in lesson preparation, maintain student records, and foster a Catholic culture within the school.
Saint Martha School, within the Diocese of Venice in Florida, Inc. works diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example teachers support all of the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives.
Our teacher’s assistants embrace the purpose of teaching and witness the tenets of the Catholic Faith, instill a sense of Christ’s mission, charity and service to others; assist in drawing the school community into worship and to build, support and maintain a Catholic culture throughout the School and create a vibrant Catholic culture within the classroom, emphasized through words, deeds, manner of dress and actions.
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Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and 1-3 years of experience working with children from Kindergarten through Middle School. Proficiency in computer systems and the ability to pass a Level 2 background check are required.
Market context
Teacher assistant openings in Florida are often driven by ongoing classroom support needs in K-12 settings, especially for candidates who can work well with children and staff. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma or GED, DCF 45-hour childcare training, CPR certification, and prior child-focused experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your training status and highlight teamwork and classroom support experience in your application.