Classroom Aide

Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas More Academy in Middletown, MD seeks a dedicated Preschool and Elementary Classroom Aide to support the lead teacher in a classical Catholic curriculum for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The role emphasizes nurturing and orderly classroom environment, assisting in phonics, reading, math, and catechesis, and active participation in liturgy and prayer life.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in full communion with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Willing and able to participate in Catholic liturgy and lead Catholic prayer.
• Previous experience working with young children preferred.
• Demonstrated love for children, patience, and ability to follow the lead teacher.
• Familiarity with classical education principles and pedagogy preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to lead teacher in a classical framework.
• Provide individualized or small group support to students.
• Reinforce phonics, reading, math, penmanship, and catechesis lessons.
• Lead and model Catholic prayers and participation in Mass and liturgical seasons.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and joyful learning environment.
• Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch, and dismissal.
• Assist with classroom materials, displays, and record-keeping.
• Support classroom events, field trips, and parent communications.

Skills

Patience

Love for children

Classroom management

Follow lead teacher

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college

Job description

Job Title: Pre-K and Elementary school Classroom Aide

School Year: 2026-2027

School: St. Thomas More Academy (STMA)

Location: Middletown, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-time (Academic Year, 10-Month Position)

Reports To: Principal

Position Summary

STMA is seeking a dedicated and faithful Teacher's Aide to assist in Pre-K and Elementary classrooms for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Teacher's Aide will support the lead teacher in implementing a classical Catholic curriculum, maintaining a nurturing and orderly classroom environment, and helping students grow in virtue, knowledge, and love of God. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic who lives in full accord with the teachings of the Church and joyfully participates in the liturgical and prayer life of the school.

Essential Responsibilities

• Instructional Support:
• Assist the lead teacher with lesson preparation, classroom activities, and instruction in a classical framework.
• Provide individualized or small group support to students under the direction of the teacher.
• Help implement hands-on learning and reinforce phonics, reading, math, penmanship, and catechesis lessons.
• Spiritual and Moral Formation:
• Lead and model Catholic prayers, including daily classroom prayer, Angelus, Rosary, and participation in Mass and liturgical seasons.
• Support students in developing habits of attention, reverence, and responsibility rooted in Catholic virtue.
• Assist with preparation for school-wide liturgies and special religious celebrations.
• Classroom Management and Organization:
• Maintain a clean, organized, and joyful learning environment.
• Assist with the supervision of students during classroom transitions, recess, lunch, and dismissal.
• Help manage classroom materials, bulletin boards, and student work displays.
• Administrative and Operational Support:
• Prepare, organize, and distribute classroom materials and supplies.
• Support record-keeping, copying, filing, and other clerical duties as needed.
• Assist with classroom events, field trips, and parent communications.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in full communion with the teachings and moral life of the Catholic Church.
• Willing and able to participate in Catholic liturgy and lead Catholic prayer.
• Previous experience working with young children, especially in an educational setting, is preferred.
• Demonstrated love for children, patience, and ability to follow the direction of the lead teacher.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn about classical education principles and pedagogy.
• Bachelor's Degree for from a fully accredited college is preferred.

Position Details

• - Schedule: Monday-Friday, following the academic school calendar.
• - Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• - Start Date: August 2026
• - Location: St Thomas More Academy, Middletown, MD

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Cover letter expressing interest and alignment with the school's Catholic and classical mission
• Background check and Safe Environment Training required prior to start