Kindergarten Classroom Aide — Part-Time Impact & Support

Northside Catholic; Orland Park, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago's Catholic schools seek a kindergarten aide to support classroom activities, work with the assigned teacher, and help maintain a safe, orderly learning environment.

The role involves following directions, supervising students, assisting with clerical tasks, and participating in professional development; compensation is $15.00–$17.00 per hour, with pay based on education, qualifications, experience, and location.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as assigned by the principal, which help facilitate the overall operation of the school.
• Works for and in cooperation with the assigned classroom teacher
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school and classroom matters.
• Supports the professional staff with the non-teaching duties.
• Assumes position assigned by the principal.
• Follows directions of the classroom teacher to which the aide is assigned.
• Supervises and/or assists students throughout the day.
• Performs clerical duties as needed and directed by the classroom teacher.
• Circulates and offers assistance to students who are struggling with the material, either referred by the teacher or based on observation.
• Monitors students during whole group activity, making sure that students are on task.
• Helps individual children monitor time and progress.
• Supervises students during washroom breaks, snack time, lunch, and change of classes
• Helps keep the classroom neat, clean, and orderly. Follows basic sanitation procedures.
• Interacts with students by engaging them in conversation throughout the day.
• Helps to arrange and display student work.
• Helps to arrange displays of learning materials.
• Assists teacher in planning lessons and activities as requested.
• Follows procedures to ensure the safety and health of the students.
• Participates in professional development to meet requirements of special programs (e.g.. Preschool for All, Early Reading First, etc.)
• Follows the dress code for professional staff.
• Attends Early Childhood workshops and classes.
• Attends meetings/staff development as requested by principal.

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago's Catholic schools seek a kindergarten aide to support classroom activities, work with the assigned teacher, and help maintain a safe, orderly learning environment.

The role involves following directions, supervising students, assisting with clerical tasks, and participating in professional development; compensation is $15.00–$17.00 per hour, with pay based on education, qualifications, experience, and location.