Teacher's Aide

St. Anthony of Padua

Catholic School Job Description

Job Title: Catholic School Teachers Aide Status: part-time/substitute

Exemption Status :Non-exempt

Department/Location: Casa Grande AZ

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 teachers 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 aide 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 Schools faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and help plan School religious and service activities.
• Lead and participate in classroom prayer daily.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in planning; prepare lessons to implement stated goals and objectives using provided materials; incorporate school and diocesan curriculum objectives.
• Demonstrate competence in the teaching process in accord with diocese of Tucson education objectives.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation includingmonitoring and reporting on childrens development.
• Utilize play and interactive activities to develop language and vocabulary introduce scientific and mathematical concepts and improve social skills.
• Plan and organize a range of individual and group activities including dramatic play movement dance singing games arts literacy math and nature activities.
• Plan the indoor and outdoor environment to provide a positive and safe learning environment.
• Use creative and practical skills to prepare inspiring learning materials.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image.
• Establish and maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Work cooperatively with the administration and all staff members; promote positive relationships with students parents and others.
• Manage all facets of the day-to-day operations of the preschool.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations.
• Oversee preparation and maintenance of records.
• Maintain a professional manner and demonstrate a sense of professional responsibility.
• Adhere to Diocese of Tucson Safe Environment program and guidelines regarding appropriate boundaries and compliance with current mandatory reporting law.
• 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 school room environment.

Required Activities: Walking sitting standing stooping reaching talking hearing and carrying.

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.
• General computer skills including internet research.
• Excellent communications skills including written verbal; Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
• Excellent leadership human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter be well-organized and must be a team player.
• Employ flexibility and follow direction.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and with a sense of urgency.
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees parents and others
• Be able to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.

Education and Experience (desired):

• Minimum high school diploma
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a school environment
• Level I of the Diocesan Ministry Certification or willing to obtain as needed

Other:

• Bilingual preferred

Covenants of Employment:

School is 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 School when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.