Teacher Assistant

Child Care Resources Inc; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc. seeks a Teacher Assistant to support the classroom teacher in a Catholic school environment. The role involves assisting with planning, guiding, and educating students within the school’s Christ-centered framework.

Responsibilities include supervising small groups, supporting instruction, and performing clerical tasks while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Background checks are required for state and archdiocesan compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supervising children preferred.
• Must pass all State and Archdiocesan background checks.

Responsibilities

• 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 policies and procedures of the ECDC.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals.
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
• 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.
• Attends and participates in the scheduled number of in-service days.
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff.

Skills

Child supervision

Effective communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Technology usage

Organizing information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Teacher Assistant fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting the classroom teacher in planning, guiding, and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment. The Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in 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 Teacher Assistant helps the teacher prepare instructional materials, assists with students, and supports learning activities that have been defined by the teacher.

What You'll Do

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 policies and procedures of the ECDC

Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters

Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals

Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits

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

Attends and participates in the scheduled number of in-service days

Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits

Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience supervising children preferred

Must pass all State and Archdiocesan background checks

Nice To Have

Knowledge of child development, learning and behavior

Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms

Able to work well with others in a school community

Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously

Skill in job-appropriate technology

Skill in critical thinking and planning

Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process

Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format

• Professional Development

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent