K-5 Classroom Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Waterloo, Iowa, is seeking a supportive individual to assist the teacher in creating a safe and engaging learning environment. The role involves preparing materials, providing individual support, and supervising students during non-classroom times.

The ideal candidate must possess a High School Diploma or GED, demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively with others, and support the philosophy of Catholic education. Applications are encouraged from those committed to fostering a positive learning community.

Qualifications

• Flexible and cooperative attitude necessary for the role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrate patience and understanding while interacting with students.

Responsibilities

• Support learning with students in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Assist in the classroom and provide additional support to students as needed.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and hallway transitions.

Skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Organizational skills

Communication

Patience and understanding

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Support the teacher in creating a safe, organized and engaging learning environment for students. Assist with preparing materials for the classroom, reinforcing learning concepts, providing additional supervision for students and offering individualized support where needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Support and foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community
• Use Gospel values as the basis for decision making
• Possess an ability to be flexible, adaptive, and cooperative
• Attitude of helpfulness and ability to work well with others
• Demonstrate aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned responsibilities
• Display patience and understanding
• Possess the organizational and technological skills necessary to complete assigned duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and reinforce learning with students either one on one or in small group settings
• Assist in classroom to support learning, assist with understanding and provide additional assistance to students when needed
• Supervise students during non‑classroom time such as lunch, recess, and in the hallways to ensure safety
• Support and promote the philosophy of Catholic education and contribute to building a spirit of unity within the school and the Cedar Valley Catholic Schools System
• Comply with rules and objectives of the school, Cedar Valley Catholic Schools and the Archdiocese of Dubuque
• Promote positive public relations with staff, parents and the public in all daily contacts, including phone conversations and school visits
• Monitor, observe and support student behaviors in accordance with approved policies and procedures
• Develop rapport and interact effectively with students
• Collaborate with staff, students and families in a professional manner

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists. The employee lifts and moves items up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cedar Valley Catholic Schools is an equal opportunity employer.