Teacher Assistant

Miamiarch; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Miamiarch is seeking a qualified full-time Teacher Assistant for St. Helen Catholic School in Fort Lauderdale for the 2026-27 school year. This role requires nurturing and creativity to support the learning environment and enhance critical thinking skills among students.

The ideal candidate must be dedicated to working collaboratively, possess strong communication skills, and have proficiency in both Apple technology and Google apps. Candidates must meet Catholic education standards and undergo a background screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or associated degree.
• Experience in a Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Must have excellent oral and written English language communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with small groups and other duties.
• Integrate technology into the subjects.
• Ensure adherence to the school's mission and dress code.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Apple technology skills

MS Outlook proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Google apps proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s in education

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

School Faculty - Other - St. Helen Catholic School

St. Helen Catholic School in Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), Florida has an opening for a qualified and dynamic full-time Teacher Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. The applicant must be nurturing, creative and a dedicated professional with the ability to support the learning environment, cultivate critical thinking skills, and work collaboratively as part of a team. The candidate performs all duties in alignment with the mission, vision, and tenets of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. Salary will vary based on education and years of experience.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or associated degree; Bachelor’s in education preferred.
• Ability to assist the teacher with small groups, yard duty, and other duties pertaining to a teacher assistant.
• Ability to work as a team member with a variety of students, parents, and staff.
• Apple and technology skills needed with digital books and interactive classroom technology, as well as the ability to integrate technology into the subjects.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; PowerPoint a plus.
• Proficiency in Google apps.
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Good spelling and grammar are required.
• Supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic tenets of Catholic Church.
• Must have a professional demeanor, including adherence to dress code.

In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults", the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment.

For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit: www.info.flclearinghouse.com/.