Teaching Assistant

Xavier College Preparatory; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier College Preparatory invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to support the Kindergarten through 2nd grade (K-2) under the supervision of the principal. The role centers on faith-based goals and assisting the teacher with classroom management and accurate record-keeping.

The successful candidate will uphold Catholic values, help maintain a positive school community, and follow Diocese guidelines and school policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Arizona State Substitute Teaching Certificate required.
• Safe Environment Training (Called to Protect) and sign the Code of Conduct.
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed.

Responsibilities

• Embraces Catholic philosophy of education and gospel values.
• Creates a positive learning environment; supervises and protects students in school.
• Fosters Catholic community within the classroom and the school.
• Maintains respectful relationships with students and parents.
• Models professional conduct and appropriate appearance.

Skills

Catholic values

Positive school community

Good judgment

Verbal and written communication

Professional appearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Arizona State Substitute Teaching Certificate

Job description

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.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Teacher Assistant

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Teaching Assistant

Department

Catholic Schools

Grade

K-2

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