Educational Assistant at St. Mary Elementary

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools’ St. Mary Elementary School is seeking an Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role supports students in all academic areas, tutors students, and administers make-up tests to help students reach their potential. The position runs Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8AM-3PM, within our faith-based school system that emphasizes Gospel values, academic excellence, and a caring community.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required or preferred.
• Some post-secondary training in education is preferred.
• Comfort working with children in an elementary setting.
• Proficient verbal and math skills for middle school level.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools.
• Provide tutoring and support to students in all academic areas.
• Administer make-up tests as needed.
• Monitor student progress and maintain records.
• Confers with supervising teachers on student needs.
• Perform various duties as assigned by staff.

Skills

Verbal skills

Math skills (through middle school)

Computer skills

Adaptability

Self-starter

Team player

High energy

Planning & organization

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High school education or equivalent

Some post higher training in education preferred

Job description

Become an Educational Assistant at St. Mary Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year and make a difference everyday! You’ll play a pivotal role in empowering students to reach their full potential.

Our ‘Mission’ desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity and create an environment of trust.

Location/Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8AM-3PM

St. Mary Elementary School

Job Description:

• Promote the mission of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools


• Tutor/support students in all academic areas


• Administer make-up tests


• Monitor student progress and keep records


• Confer with supervising teachers


• Perform various duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent


• Some post higher training in education preferred


• Works well with children


• Knowledge and comfort level verbal and math skills up through middle school


• Basic competency in computer skills


• Resourceful & creative to proved adaptations for students


• Self-starter


• High energy


• Ability to adjust to daily changes in task schedule


• Adapts well to a variety of tasks


• Strong planning and organizational skills


• Problem-solving and decision making ability


• Team player

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 grade school system. Our elementary schools, junior high, and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement, and community service.