26-27 School Year - Educational Assistant (47112)

Seton Catholic Schools; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Pension program

403(b) retirement plan

FSA plan

Job summary

Seton Catholic Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant to support the lead teacher in maintaining a safe classroom culture and reinforcing academic and social expectations. You will help drive student achievement through differentiated instruction aligned to the curriculum.

You will receive daily directives from the lead teacher and participate in ongoing professional development and coaching from principals as part of a collaborative team aimed at strengthening urban Catholic education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual or Multilingual ability, highly preferred.
• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs, highly preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and collaborate with all school staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher during whole group instruction by moving throughout the classroom to check for understanding from the students and ensure students are maintaining on-task behavior.
• Conduct daily instruction with students one-on-one or in small groups; emphasis on literacy and math.
• Help prepare materials; track attendance, set up equipment, make copies, create displays, process student paperwork, document student progress and record grades.
• Participate in classroom planning through preparation for, and at times, creation of lessons and assessments.
• Provide the lead teacher with input when meeting with parents/guardians regarding student progress and behavior.
• Supervise students during specials, start/end of day activities, meals, recess, library, Mass or religious activities, computer lab, or field trips as assigned.
• Assume classroom leadership responsibilities when lead teacher is absent.

Skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Diversity experience

Bilingual ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: St. Mary of Czestochowa - Milwaukee, WI 53212

Position Title: Educational Assistant

Classification: 10-month, hourly, non-exempt

Reports To: Principal - st. Mary of Czestochowa

Start Date: August 14, 2026

Join the Transformation of Catholic Education in Milwaukee

Seton Catholic Schools is a network of K-8 parish schools in Milwaukee. There are currently 15 schools serving 3,500 students in the network. The network is planned to expand to a total of 20 schools serving nearly 8,000 students, making Seton the largest Catholic elementary school network in the country. Seton is strengthening academics, faith formation and life‑long outcomes for all students and is a unique model on the front end of transforming Catholic education in Milwaukee and across the nation.

Position Description

The Educational Assistant will support the lead teacher in maintaining a safe classroom culture and reinforcing academic and social expectations. They will work together to drive student achievement by providing high quality, differentiated implementation of the school’s curriculum. This partnership will allow more collaboration, individualized instruction and support for school‑wide events. Additionally, Educational Assistants will receive in‑school and network professional development as well as coaching from principals.

The Educational Assistant will receive daily directives from the lead teacher, generally including the following responsibilities:

• Assist teacher during whole group instruction by moving throughout the classroom to check for understanding from the students and ensure students are maintaining on‑task behavior
• Conduct daily instruction with students one‑on‑one or small group; emphasis on literacy and math
• Help prepare materials; Track attendance, set‑up equipment, make copies, create classroom/school displays, process student paperwork, document student social/behavioral progress and record grades
• Participate in classroom planning through preparation for, and at times, creation of lessons and assessments
• Provide the lead teacher with input when the teacher is preparing to meet with parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding student academic progress and behavior
• Supervise students; this may include, but is not limited to, during specials (Art, Music, Physical Education), start‑of‑day/end‑of‑day activities, meals, recess, bathroom breaks, in the library, during Mass or other religious activities, computer lab, or on field trips, as assigned
• Assume classroom leadership responsibilities when lead teacher is absent
• Be a model of exemplary character, self‑esteem and self‑discipline

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills:

• Deep belief in all children and the mission of Seton Catholic Schools
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and collaborate with all school staff
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a growth mindset and personal responsibility for professional results
• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs, highly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Bilingual or Multilingual ability, highly preferred

Compensation: (Varies for full‑time & part‑time)

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary insurance plans.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program.
• 403(b) retirement plan and FSA plan available.
• Unlimited potential for professional growth—we are building a new model for urban, Catholic education.

Physical Demands

This position requires physical skills that will allow the employee to work in a typical office setting, such as standing, sitting, talking and listening on the phone, and moving between offices and buildings. The ability to drive a car and travel between schools is essential. The employee must occasionally lift and move boxes and supplies up to 20 pounds.