Impactful Classroom Aide: Support Students & Teachers

Diocese of Harrisburg; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Gettysburg, PA is seeking a Classroom/Teacher's Aide to support teachers across K-1 enrollment. This role is full-time or part-time as needed, and reports to the Principal.

The aide assists with clerical tasks, prepares materials, and reinforces instruction in the classroom. Duties include tutoring small groups, supervising students, distributing materials, maintaining records, assisting in library, bus loading, and operating audiovisual equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum GED, high school diploma, or equivalent. Some experience or college education in teaching, working with children, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Job training is typically done by the employer, who helps a new teacher's aide understand the rules and operations of the workplace.
• Teacher's aides must know the appropriate responses when dealing with children and how to properly show educational materials to the classroom.
• Additionally, learning to follow the instructions of a teacher is extremely important.
• Must be willing to respect the Catholic Church and follow our basic morality guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Organize and label materials, and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Assist librarians in school libraries.
• Collect money from students for school-related projects.
• Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
• Type, file, and duplicate materials.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Skills

Patience with children

Ability to follow instructions

Respect Catholic values

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Gettysburg, PA is seeking a Classroom/Teacher's Aide to support teachers across K-1 enrollment. This role is full-time or part-time as needed, and reports to the Principal.

The aide assists with clerical tasks, prepares materials, and reinforces instruction in the classroom. Duties include tutoring small groups, supervising students, distributing materials, maintaining records, assisting in library, bus loading, and operating audiovisual equipment.