Teacher Assistant Y5

Archdiocese of Detroit; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Detroit is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers, students, and families in a Catholic school setting. You will help with general classroom tasks, technology, and supervision to promote the spiritual, educational, and social development of students.

The role requires excellent communication skills, organizational ability, discretion, and the capacity to handle multiple duties in a Catholic education environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong commitment to Catholic education and model behavior.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and organized; a team player.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in computer technology including Microsoft Office and related software; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing and neat personal appearance.
• Understand and abide by Archdiocese of Detroit contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Supervises groups of students as directed by the teacher for writing, skills, testing, and projects.
• Assists individual children with make-up work after an absence.
• Sorts mail, distributes materials, corrects assignments, and aids bulletin boards and hallway displays as requested.
• Assists with audio-visual equipment, computer and technology.
• Notifies the teacher of unusual situations or potential problems encountered during duties.
• Assists students to the bathroom and to specials as needed.
• Assists during dismissal with car/bus duties as designated by Faculty Council.
• Recognizes and supports children needing physical, emotional, and social encouragement.
• Maintains confidentiality when dealing with parents and refers inquiries to the classroom teacher.
• Performs other duties as assigned by teacher, assistant principal, or principal.
• Supports and enforces all school policies.
• Attends required school meetings and events.
• Understands and signs Archdiocese of Detroit employment contract requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Self-starter

Well-organized

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word Processing

Job description

Title: Teacher Assistant

Reports to: Principal

Job Goal: The Teacher Assistant works with the teachers, students, and parents to support the spiritual, educational, physical, and social development of students.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Supervises small and large groups of students as the teacher directs in writing projects, skill development, testing, and projects.
• Assists individual children, as directed, with make-up work following an absence.
• Assists with sorting mail, distributing materials and work, correcting assignments, and assisting with bulletin boards and hallway displays as requested by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher with audio-visual equipment, computer, and technology
• Notifies the teacher of an unusual situation or potential problem encountered during performing assigned duties.
• Assists the teacher in walking students to the bathroom and specials.
• Assists during dismissal with car/bus duty as designated by Faculty Council.
• Recognizes and offers assistance to children in need of physical, emotional, and social support.
• Maintains confidentiality when dealing with parents of student and then refers all inquiries about student progress, behavior, etc., to the classroom teacher.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher, assistant principal, or principal.
• Supports and enforces all school policies.
• Attends all required school meetings and events.
• Understands and signs the terms and requirements of a formal Archdiocese of Detroit contract

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have strong commitment to Catholic education and model behavior in accordance with Holy Family Regional School mission and philosophy.
• Excellent communications skills including written and verbal.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of Microsoft Office and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment
• The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance
• Understand and abide by the Archdiocese of Detroit contract for employment and the specifications it contains regarding the expectations of a Catholic school employee.

If you have questions about the position, please email Human Resources at [e-mail]