Teaching Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools, St. Theresa Catholic School in Phoenix, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant.

Under the supervision of the principal and with the lead of the classroom teacher, the TA supports K-3 students in faith-based Catholic education and helps maintain a positive learning environment. Starting date immediately; requires a Bachelor's Degree, a state Substitute Teaching Certificate, Safe Environment training, and FBI clearance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree.
• Must hold an Arizona State Substitute Teaching Certificate.
• Must participate in Safe Environment Training and sign the Code of Conduct.
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed.

Responsibilities

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education.
• Assists with classroom management and creates a positive learning environment.
• Maintains safety, welfare and care of students during the school day.
• Establishes positive school-community relationships.
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Classroom management

Catholic values

Communication

Record keeping

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Arizona Substitute Teaching Certificate

Safe Environment Training

FBI Fingerprint clearance

Job description

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Teaching Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5885773

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Teacher Assistant

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Teaching Assistant

Department: Catholic Schools

Grade: K-3

Supervisor: Principal

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher assistant is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; under the direction of the teacher, assumes responsibility for management of the grades or classes assigned; assists the teacher by keeping detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:

• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today's Church and society.
• Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.

Assists with the management of the classes assigned:

• Provides a positive learning environment.
• Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.
• Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
• Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.

Establishes positive school-community relationships:

• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
• Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
• Maintains awareness of his/her role in the Catholic school and its impact on the community.
• Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the teacher.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters.
• Must use verbal and written language correctly.
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree
• Must hold an Arizona State Substitute Teaching Certificate.
• Must participate in Safe Environment (Called to Protect) Training and sign the Code of Conduct
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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