Diocese of Venice in Florida·Sarasota, Florida
The Teacher Assistant supports the lead teacher by providing instruction, supervising students, and managing classroom behavior. They also assist in preparing lesson plans, maintaining student records, and fostering a Catholic school culture.
Title: Teacher Assistant
Reports to: Principal
St. Mary Academy | Sarasota, FL
Classification: Hourly/Nonexempt
St. Mary Academy 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.
Job Responsibilities
Assists in the supervision of learning activities providing assistance and support to students.
Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the Teacher and reinforces skills introduced by the Teacher.
Assists Teacher in evaluating students’ work; works with students individually and in small groups, reinforcing skills based on instructional guidelines.
Assists in managing student behavior and maintaining class4room order.
Reinforces rules of the school and classroom; escorts students to time-out or Principal’s office.
Escorts, supervises and/or provides assistance to students during lunch breaks, restroom visits and other activities.
Assists in the preparation of lesson plans; provides input and assistance in the development of classroom activities.
Coordinates with media center staff for classroom learning resources.
Assists in preparing classroom bulletin boards, decorations, displays, etc..
Maintains student records.
Any other task assigned.
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Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and 1-3 years of experience working with children, including those with diverse learning needs. Proficiency in technology 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.