Instructional Aide, St. Joseph the Worker School

Diocese of Allentown; Hillside (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Diocese of Allentown is seeking a part-time Instructional Aide for St. Joseph the Worker School in Orefield, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing instructional and clerical support to classroom teachers, enabling more focused lesson planning and student assistance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and two years of relevant college coursework, alongside experience working with children. Additional expectations include good communication skills and an understanding of child development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is essential.
• Must have initiative and willingness to follow teacher's direction.
• Clear records of criminal background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement to students under teacher direction.
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials and clerical duties.
• Supervise students during transitions and breaks.

Skills

Experience working with children

Good communication skills

Understanding of child development

Education

High School Diploma

2 years of college or related coursework in child development

Job description

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

St. Joseph the Worker School, Orefield

Instructional Aide

FSLA: Non-Exempt

Job Status: Part-Time

Reporting Functions: Reports to the assigned Teacher and school Principal

Job Function: Provides instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers allowing teachers more time for lesson planning and teaching. They support and assist students in learning class material using the teacher's lesson plans, providing students with individualized attention.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement to students under the direction and guidance of the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in preparation of instructional materials, supplies, copying, and decorating of bulletin boards.
• Perform classroom clerical duties including, but not limited to, emptying and filling folders, lunch, and milk counts, and handing out and collecting papers.
• Escort students to and from restrooms, special classes, recess, and lunch.
• Prepare and clean up after snack time.
• Assist in the supervision of students before and after each school day (including recess, lunch, and dismissal).
• Communicate all parental concerns and questions about a student's progress to the teacher; respect confidentiality of student information and refrain from discussing outside classroom.
• Attend the August In-Service and other in-service days and meetings as specified by the Principal.
• Interact with administrators, faculty, and staff on a respectful and professional level; share in general responsibilities necessary for an effective total education program.
• Follow all policies set forth by The Diocese of Allentown and St. Joseph the Worker School.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal or Teacher.

Additional Conditions of Employment

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• A minimum of 2 years of college or related coursework in child development.

Other Requirements

• Previous experience working with children.
• An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
• Initiative and the willingness to follow a teacher's direction.
• The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.
• Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear; frequent use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, small children (weights vary by classroom level), and other classroom equipment; may occasionally climb stairs or ladders. Must be able to sit on the floor, bend, and stoop to work with the children. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word: hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

Normal classroom setting; part-time (10-month) position as determined by the needs of the program on a yearly basis. School working hours are 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM; 25 hours a week. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.

EOE M/F/D/V