THE NATIVITY SCHOOL

JOB OPENING - INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

HISTORY

The Nativity School is located in the heart of Rancho Santa Fe and opened its doors in September 1996 as an integral part of the Church of the Nativity. The addition of the school represented phase two of the master plan of the parish and its commitment to serving the spiritual, academic, emotional and physical needs of Catholic families. The Nativity School is dedicated to providing a challenging educational environment, as well as developing character development and decision making skills nurtured in our Catholic values. A differentiated approach to education is the foundation that cultivates the intellect and promotes the sound spiritual, social, emotional and physical growth of our students.

MISSION

The Nativity School is a ministry of the Church of the Nativity, where the love of Jesus Christ and Catholic educational tradition guide the formation of students’ minds, bodies and souls to their full potential through spiritual direction, academic growth and Christian service.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Nativity School is looking for a part-time Instructional Aide and After School Care supervisor to work with classroom teachers in a K-8 classroom environment, to include playground supervision. The 10-month position will begin immediately and run through June 11, 2021. 

SALARY/COMPENSATION

Part time: (12:00-5:00 Mon-Thu, 12:00-3:00 Fri)

Hourly pay commensurate with experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides assistance for the instructional program including:

1. Implementation of lesson plans

2. Classroom preparation 

3. Clerical help 

• Assists in the supervision of students

DUTIES

• Work with small groups for tutorial, enrichment purposes and explicit instruction

and assessments 

• Collect all materials from homework to permission slips 

• Prepare/run copies 

• File papers in student folders 

• Check and grade seatwork and homework 

• Assist with supervision of school play areas at recess and/or lunch 

• Substitute for classroom teacher in an emergency (short term) 

• Write necessary information on standardized test sheets 

• Help gather and organize special materials for new units of instruction  

• Prepare and copy communications for parents at the direction of the teacher 

• Keep records and charts 

• Attend school functions and activities as requested by principal

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a basic understanding of child development and skills necessary to

• relate to the students being serviced 

• Must be able to use the control and discipline techniques that are established for

• the classroom .

• Must work cooperatively with the assigned teacher and other staff 

• Exhibit a professional demeanor. 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to develop effective working relationships.

• Ability to work with diverse curricular areas.

• Knowledge of student assessment and grading.

• The ability to work within the basic tenets of the Catholic faith.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or higher 

• Experience working with children 

The Nativity School does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, age, disability, race, color and national and/or ethnic origin.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to principal Marc Thiebach.