Position Title:    Teacher’s Instructional Aide                                           

Hours:  Part Time, 19 hours per week

Supervised By:  Principal and/or Teacher                                                

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Compensation: $14/hr.

Position Summary:
The instructional aide works with, and under the direction of, a classroom teacher and the Principal, to provide assistance in the implementation of the instructional program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: (All at discretion and choice of teacher)

• Provides assistance for the instructional program including:

1. Lesson implementation
2. Classroom preparation
3. Clerical help

• Assists in the supervision of students
• Work with small groups for tutorial and/or enrichment purposes
• Collect all materials from homework to permission slips
• Prepare/run copies
• File papers in student folders
• Check seatwork and homework
• Help gather and organize special materials for new units of instruction
• Make field trip arrangements at the direction of the teacher
• Take book club orders
• Order supplies according to office procedures
• Prepare bulletin boards
• Prepare and copy communications for parents at the direction of the teacher
• Keep records and charts
• Assist with snacks and classroom treats
• Assist in public relation events or fund raisers for the classroom and/or school
• Assist with supervision of school play areas and bathrooms at recess and lunch, supervision of the lunchroom, perform assigned duties at arrival and dismissal times as assigned by principal
•  Substitute for classroom teacher in an emergency (short term)
• Attend school functions and activities as requested by principal

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma 
• One year of experience working with children
• Equivalent of 15 credit hours in education or an additional 3 years of experience in working with children

Knowledge and Skills:

• 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 in the classroom
• Must work cooperatively with the assigned teacher and other staff
• Friendly with excellent people skills
• Professional demeanor
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church

Physical Requirements:

• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks.
• Deal with students while sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, or stooping.
• Walking and standing for a period of time of fifteen or more minutes at recess and thirty or more minutes at lunch.
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremities
• Assist in the moving of student desks and chairs. 
• Occasionally lift and carry up to twenty-five pounds.