Major Areas of Responsibility and Tasks Include:

• Assists classroom teacher in providing academic support for individuals and small groups
• Assists classroom teacher with classroom management and behavior expectations of students.
• Assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Provide the classroom teacher with support in managing student work and classroom tasks.
• Assists classroom teacher with organizational and planning support, as needed.
• Assists teacher with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance or assignments.
• Assists teacher with preparation of lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.
• Under direction of the classroom teacher, assist with instruction for students with diverse learning needs, and have a willingness to implement the necessary accommodations in order to help them be successful.
• Collaborates positively with administration and colleagues
• Participates in all required school activities
• Cover assigned staff duties, including yard supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned by the school administration.
• Work cooperatively with the classroom teacher and other staff members.
• Be amenable to new ideas and flexible to changes in the program.
• Must submit daily health screening and monthly COVID testing.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work as part of a team with strong collaboration skills
• Experience in working with elementary school children.
• Have a strong work ethic and a passion for their chosen career in education.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the learning process
• Works well with children
• Demonstrates flexibility, patience and a friendly attitude.

How to Apply:

Please email (1) cover letter and (2) resume to: Mrs. Cecile Mantecon at cecile.mantecon@dsj.org Please note: Candidates who are invited to interview will be contacted to arrange interview times.

NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

St. Clare School and all Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Jose are mindful of their mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all, and admit students of any race, color, and nationality and/or ethnic origin of the rights, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools.

The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Jose do not unlawfully discriminate of the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in the admission of students, the administration of educational policies, scholarship, and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Likewise, St. Mary School and all the Catholic schools in the Diocese of San Jose do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, age, disability, race color and national and/or ethnic origin. (California Catholic Conference, March 1994, revised January 1997)