Job detail

Part Time Teacher Assistant (Intermediate Grades) - Holy Family Catholic Academy - Inverness - Vicariate I

Archdiocese of Chicago

#Lesson Planning #Instructional Support #Student Development #Classroom Assistant #Catholic Education #Educational Philosophy #Intermediate Grades

Quick overview

The teacher assistant supports students in learning subject matter and skills under the direction of the classroom teacher. Responsibilities include executing lesson plans, managing students positively, and performing various school supervision duties.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates must be able to teach grade-level curriculum and align with the academy's Catholic educational philosophy.

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Job description

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Primary Function

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

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.

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:775bb7bf-ff4d-4c06-b1d1-571d76d18c25]

This position has an hourly range of $15.50-$16.50. An employee’s pay within the range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.