Long Term Sub - Pre K Classroom Assistant Teacher

St. Austin Catholic School; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Austin Catholic School seeks a long-term substitute classroom assistant to support the teacher in planning, guiding, and evaluating student learning within the Catholic school framework.

The role involves preparing instructional materials, assisting students, and helping implement activities defined by the teacher, with the principal handling hiring and evaluation.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the principal.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin EIM policies.
• Must complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of hire, with a minimum of 25 hours each year.

Aufgaben

• Uphold the philosophy and mission of Catholic education.
• Model Gospel values and Catholic teaching.
• Follow school/Diocese policies and Code of Conduct; maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Assist with small groups to support learning activities.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and routine movement.
• Prepare instructional materials and clerical tasks as directed by the teacher.
• Demonstrate professionalism and maintain an organized work schedule.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support planning and instruction.

Kenntnisse

Catholic education

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Technology skills

Student engagement

Organizing information

Professionalism

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Job Summary

St. Austin is looking for a long term sub classroom assistant that fulfills the mission of the school by assisting the classroom teacher in planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students in the Catholic school for whom the teacher is responsible within the framework of the school's philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The classroom assistant helps the teacher prepare instructional materials, assists with students, and supports learning activities that have been defined by the teacher. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.

Ministerial Character

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfil Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.

Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.

Essential Duties

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
• Monitors and assists individual students in small instructional groups to support learning activities
• Supervises students at lunch, recess, and in routine movement
• Performs clerical tasks, prepares instructional materials and bulletin boards as indicated by the classroom teacher
• Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
• Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
• Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs
• Ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues in an instructional setting
• Ability to follow directions and handle multiple tasks
• Possesses proficient technology skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Able to work well with others in the school community
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
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• Skill in job appropriate technology
• Skill in critical thinking and planning

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• None required

Certifications and Training

• Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the principal
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
• Must complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of the date of hire, completing a minimum of 25 hours each year.

Employee Certification

All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin.

Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.