Instructional Aide

St. John XXIII Catholic School; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John XXIII Catholic School in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers and supervise students.

The role involves assisting with daily routines, materials, and safety, and to help create a positive learning environment under teacher supervision. Responsibilities include supporting during meals, field trips, and activities across Art, PE, and Music, while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Needs ability to communicate in English at level sufficient for job performance
• Meets physical requirements for the role and classroom activities
• Participates in Safe Environment (Called to Protect) training and signs Code of Ethics Policy

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher and supervise students
• Support classroom routines and materials preparation
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment
• Supervise during drills, assemblies, outdoor play, Mass, and drop-off/pick-up
• Assist with field trips and with specials classes (Art, PE, Music)
• Support health, emergency procedures and first aid
• Communicate with parents and staff regarding student needs
• Uphold confidentiality and professional conduct
• Attend meetings and trainings as required

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom supervision

Safety awareness

Public faith (Catholic)

Education

HS diploma or GED; BA preferred

Job description

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Instructional Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935880
Application Deadline: May 28, 2027 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Saint John XXIII School Community

Instructional Assistant

Job Description

Position Title: Instructional Assistant

Grade: Hourly

Supervisor: Classroom Teacher and Principal

Purpose and Scope

Under the general supervision of the teacher/director, the teacher assistant will assist the classroom teacher in the supervision and instruction of students. The teacher assistant is responsible to help provide a well-organized, smoothly functional class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Essential Job Functions

• Assumes responsibility to assist the classroom teacher
• Assists in supervision and care of students
• Assists teacher in classroom care-giving routines
• Assists the teacher in maintaining a safe physical environment
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, outdoor play, Mass, as well as drop off and pick up times.
• Assists with supervision during field trips.
• Assists specials teachers with their classes (Art, PE, Music, etc.)
• Assists in classroom set up, clean up, and materials preparation
• Assists in arrangement, maintenance, cleanliness and security of the classroom (including toys and equipment)
• Assists in food service and supervises children at all meals:
  • Receives food and set up snacks/lunch
  • Maintains a clean environment for food service area
• Establishes good rapport with children
• Assists the teacher to work with individuals and groups of students
• Utilizes respectful individual and responsive care-giving practices with students
• Throughout class time actively engages children in meaningful learning activities and experiences
• Appropriately assists children in bathroom procedures:
  • Helping children to establish good habits of toileting and personal hygiene
• Assists with the implementation of health, emergency procedures and first aid
• Immediately reports witnessed accidents to supervisor:
  • Prepares a written report stating date, time, nature of accident and action taken
• Attends meetings and in-services as required by Administration
• Willing to become more knowledgeable of effective and appropriate care-giving practices utilized in early childhood care
• Communicates appropriately with parents and staff and refers all parent questions and concerns pertaining to students to the teacher
• Dresses professionally as per the faculty handbook regulations for teachers
• Assists parent volunteers helping in the classroom
• Treats confidential information about students, staff, and school affairs in a professional and ethical manner
• Establishes and maintains cooperative, supportive and effective relationships with all school and parish personnel
• Assumes the duties of the teacher in the absence of the teacher
• Must be punctual and on time for work
• Performs other related duties as assigned and demonstrates ability to be flexible and carries out duties

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Catholics must be willing to make a public profession of faith. Non-Catholic must be willing to sign the Diocese of Phoenix Division of Education and Evangelization Profession of Faith form
• Assists with indoor and outdoor recreational activities
• Effectively communicates with students, parents and staff
• Communicates in English at a level sufficient for successful job performance
• Effectively supervises and cares for students in their play and routines
• Meets the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be a high school graduate or GED – BA preferred
• Must participate in Safe Environment (Called to Protect) Training and sign the Code of Ethics Policy
• Fingerprinting and Tuberculin tests and any other requirements shall be obtained prior to employment according to the Arizona Department of Health Services, Diocese of Phoenix and the Arizona State Dept. of Education

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA