After School Aide - Summer

Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for the care and instruction of pre-kindergarten through 7th grade children in the summer program. The employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shall recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life.
• Shall give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community.
• Develop and help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Assist the classroom teacher with student supervision including assisting with lessons and field trip planning.
• Assist with supervision of parent helpers and compliance with safe environment and other school requirements.
• Assist with the school lunch program and playground supervision as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with students; help organize classroom learning and materials.
• Assist in the evaluation of student progress.
• Assist the teacher with a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image.
• Help to maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility in all tasks assigned.
• 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 classroom environment.

Required Activities:

• Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.

Basic Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church.
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a school environment.
• The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate or GED
• Fifteen credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services or three years’ work experience related to the care and instruction of children or equivalent experience.

Other/Preferred skills:

• Previous classroom experience