Educational Assistant

Seton Catholic Schools Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Archdiocese pension program

Job summary

Seton Catholic Schools Inc. invites applications for an Educational Assistant in Milwaukee. The position is 10-month, hourly, non-exempt and reports to the Principal at St.

Rose. The role supports literacy and math instruction, maintains a safe classroom culture and reinforces school expectations. You will work with the lead teacher to provide differentiated instruction, track student progress and assist with material preparation, attendance, and communications with families.

Qualifications

• 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 is required; bilingual/multilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher during whole group instruction and monitor student understanding.
• Conduct daily instruction with students one-on-one or in small groups, focusing on literacy and math.
• Prepare materials, track attendance, set up equipment, copy materials, and display student work.
• Assist in lesson planning and assessments; provide input for parent/guardian conversations.
• Supervise students during specials, meals, recess, library, Mass, field trips and other activities as assigned.
• Step in for classroom leadership when the lead teacher is absent.

Skills

Relationship building

Growth mindset

Diversity awareness

Professional responsibility

Bilingual ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Educational AssistantClassification: 10-month, hourly, non-exemptReports To: Principal - St. RoseJoin the Transformation of Catholic Education in MilwaukeeSeton 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-disciplineQualifications 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 preferredCompensation: (Varies for full-time & part-time)Competitive pay commensurate with experience.Health, dental, and vision coverage.Voluntary insurance plans.Paid Time Off and Paid HolidaysArchdiocese 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.