Teachers Aide

Diocese of Tucson; Douglas (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Loretto Catholic School in the Diocese of Tucson invites applications for a part-time Teacher’s Aide. Under the direction of the School Principal, you will support teachers, supervise students, and help create a faith-based learning environment.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication, organization, reliability, and a willingness to engage in Catholic education. Evening/weekend availability is noted; a background check and fingerprint clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with supervision and lessons.
• Help with field trips planning and supervision.
• Supervise lunch program and playground activities.
• Assist with maintaining a positive, respectful learning environment.
• Support consistent disciplinary approaches and safety requirements.
• Complete tasks as assigned by school leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Teamwork

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Id:4047

# of Openings:1

Catholic School Job Description

Job Title: Teacher’s Aide Status: part time

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Primary Function: Under the direction of the School Principal is responsible for being a role model and supporting the Diocese of Tucson in its mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The Aide shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this Ministerial Position:

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The interventionist may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in, and help plan school religious and service activities.
• Assist the classroom teacher with student supervision including assisting with lessons and field trip planning and related supervision.
• Assist with supervision of parent helpers and compliance with safe environment and other school requirements.
• Assist with the school lunch program and playground supervision as necessary.
• Be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to help organize classroom learning and materials and field trips to motivate student learning.
• Consistently and effectively assist in the evaluation of student progress.
• Assist the teacher with a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image and motivates learning.
• Help maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in all tasks assigned, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal classroom environment.

Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling, hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.

Basic Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing; ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a school environment.
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.
• Valid and current Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED

Covenants of Employment:

Loretto Catholic Schoolis a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Schoolwhen that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

There are jobs - and then there is a calling. At the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, we understand the desire for something more. We believe that calling comes from God and manifests as our desire to do His will on earth and in our community. If you have been looking for something more, a mission or purpose, perhaps God is calling you to work for the Catholic Church.

Our mission is simple: get to Heaven and bring as many people along as possible.

We each have different God-given talents and strengths. What better way to glorify God than to use those gifts in supporting His Church? We are ministers, educators, creators, and servant leaders. It takes many types of people to accomplish the work of the Diocese of Tucson.

We employ over 1,500 individuals in the nine counties of Southern Arizona, in service of 400,000 Catholics and counting.

Join us in serving the diverse and dynamic people of the Diocese of Tucson on their own journeys towards Heaven.

Note:

All employees and volunteers, regardless of position, are required to undergo high-level security clearance and safe-environment training to ensure the protection of minors and vulnerable adults.

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