Teacher Aid (Kindergarten)

Teacher Aid (Kindergarten)

Williamsville, NY

Primary Function: Assist the classroom teachers with the daily functions in the classroom.

Essential Core Qualities:
Comfortable with leading prayer and sharing faith with students and staff.
Character traits necessary to teach young children - enthusiasm, warmth, and dedication.
Ability to differentiate instruction and believe in an inclusive learning environment.
Strong verbal and written communication and teaming skills.
Technology skills for student management tasks and instruction.
Role model and lifelong learner.

Responsibilities:
Create birthday calendar for classroom
Run copies as needed
Inventories books/papers or re-ordering
Prepares art projects in advance
Organizes and sends home monthly order forms
Prepares students for lunch and stays in the lunchroom or classroom to assist students in lunch
Keeps track and follows up on permission slips, etc.
Assist with bulletin board preparation and room decoration
Assist with serving of daily snack and birthday treats
Help with the individual and whole group work of the students
Facilitates small reading or math groups
Assist with classroom management
Assist to set up and close classroom for the school year
Assist with attendance and other administrative tasks as assigned
Supervision duties such as but not limited to arrival and dismissal
Assists with grading papers and tracking student progress, and implementing individual and group class behavior plans
Assists with PK, EK and K graduation
Attends special area classes when requested by administration

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Benefits and EAP service program.
10-month position.
NYS Sick time and vacation time

Qualifications: Basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to students, appropriate control and discipline techniques.

Education: Associates degree or higher education, clear background check, successful completion of Protecting God’s Children.

Experience: 1-3 years experience in a preschool or school age classroom.

Ergonomic Requirements: The functions of this position usually performed are standing, and sitting, standard lifting, walking, carrying and other movements. Tasks involving working on a computer keyboard, involved extensive wrist and hand movement. All individuals in this position are required to perform these tasks without significant risk of injury to themselves or others, or to otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform the essential functions listed above.

Positions and duties may be changed by the Pastor at any time, in order to meet the needs of the parish.

11/1/2023

Minimum wage up, based on experience