Teacher Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities and lesson implementation.
• Provide academic support to individual students and small groups.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and learning objectives through guided practice and educational activities.
• Help maintain a positive, safe, organized, and productive classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom management and encourage appropriate student behavior.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other school functions as assigned.
• Prepare instructional materials, classroom resources, bulletin boards, and learning displays.
• Assist with grading, recordkeeping, and other administrative tasks as directed.
• Support student assessments and classroom projects.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and school information.
• Collaborate professionally with teachers, staff, students, and parents.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities as required.
• Uphold and support the mission, philosophy, and values of St.
• Margaret of Scotland Catholic School.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or classroom teacher.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or college coursework in education or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or related setting preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for students.
• Must successfully complete all required background screenings, safe environment training, and employment requirements.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Catholic education.
• The Archdiocese of St.
• Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
• All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
• Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.
• The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment.
• Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.