Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington·Silver Spring, Maryland
The instructional assistant will support the classroom teacher in planning and delivering lessons, managing classroom behavior, and providing remedial instruction to students. They are also responsible for performing non-instructional duties such as recess and lunch supervision while fostering a positive, Catholic-centered learning environment.
St. John the Baptist School in Silver Spring Maryland is hiring an Instructional Assistant for the Lower Grades. This is a full time role and will report to the Principal. the compensation for this role is $21.00 per hour with excellent benefits. Please forward your resume to: brian.blomquist@sjbsilverspring.org
Catholic Identity
Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices.
Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Revision – 2018)
Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc.(as required by classroom teacher or principal).
Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom (as required by classroom teacher).
Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
Planning
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
Assist classroom teacher in creating lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
Prepare, under the direction of the classroom teacher, instructional lessons for individual students and small groups.
Plan and prepare various teaching aids to enhance instruction.
Prepare lesson materials for use by classroom teacher and students.
Display students’ work and prepare bulletin boards.
Type, laminate, file and duplicate materials.
Grade and record student work and tests.
Instruction
Present subject matter under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
Work with small groups to reinforce what has been previously taught and give remedial help as needed and to reinforce skills.
Assist students during independent practice times to assure understanding and completeness.
Administer make-up work and assessments.
Assist classroom teacher during classroom instruction.
Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction that includes lectures, discussion and hands-on activities.
Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met.
Classroom Management
Support and enforce classroom procedures established by classroom teacher which optimize instructional time.
Support and enforce the rules and procedures established by the classroom teacher.
Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
Set high expectations for achievement.
Assure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions.
Communication
Use formal and informal assessments to inform classroom teachers of the progress being made by small groups and remedial students.
Attending parent conferences as required by classroom teacher or principal.
Routinely communicate with the classroom teacher to fully understand what the teacher’s expectations are for those students receiving small group and remedial instruction.
Produce weekly reports for the classroom teacher on what has been accomplished during small group and remedial instruction.
Non-Instructional Duties
Perform duties such as carpool, recess, lunch and classroom teacher substitution (as required).
Sponsor clubs and other school activities (as required).
Attend Home and School meetings and other after hour’s school events (as required).
Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings (as required).
• Knowledge of child development and supervision
While a conscientious effort has been made to include all duties and expectation of the Archdiocese of Washington elementary school teacher assistant, the above is not all inclusive and the position’s duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the classroom teacher or principal.
Candidates should possess knowledge of child development and supervision techniques. The role requires the ability to assist in lesson preparation, student assessment, and the maintenance of a respectful classroom environment.
Market context
In Maryland, classroom teacher roles for infant/toddler and preschool settings are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs in licensed early learning programs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for Maryland-qualified candidates with a clean background check, and prefer a CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework plus prior experience with young children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your qualifications and availability before applying.
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