Teacher Assistant

Title: Teacher Assistant, Full-time (37.5 hrs./wk.)

Reports to:   Principal

Location: St. Joseph Catholic School | Bradenton, FL

Classification: Hourly/Non-exempt 

Overview

St. Joseph Catholic School within the Diocese of Venice in Florida, Inc. works
diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system.
By word and example teachers support all of the official religious teachings of
the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. 

Our teacher’s assistants embrace the purpose of teaching and witness the tenets
of the Catholic Faith, instill a sense of Christ’s mission, charity and service
to others; assist in drawing the school community into worship and to build,
support and maintain a Catholic culture throughout the School and create a
vibrant Catholic culture within the classroom, emphasized through words, deeds,
manner of dress and actions.

Responsibilities

* Assists in the supervision of learning activities providing assistance and
support to students.
* Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the Teacher and reinforces
skills introduced by the Teacher.
* Assists Teacher in evaluating students’ work; works with students
individually and in small groups, reinforcing skills based on instructional
guidelines.
* Assists in managing student behavior and maintaining class4room order.
* Reinforces rules of the school and classroom; escorts students to time-out or
Principal’s office.
* Escorts, supervises and/or provides assistance to students during lunch
breaks, restroom visits and other activities.
* Assists in the preparation of lesson plans; provides input and assistance in
the development of classroom activities.
* Coordinates with media center staff for classroom learning resources.
* Assists in preparing classroom bulletin boards, decorations, displays, etc.
* Maintains student records.
* Any other task assigned.

Qualifications
* High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
* 1-3 years of experience working with children.
* Strong communications skills both written and oral.
* Ability to work with children from Kindergarten through Middle School.
* Proficiency with computer network systems and software programs.
* Ability to use technology to enhance student learning.
* Strong planning and organizational skills.
* Undergoing a FDLE Level 2 background check.

Please note: State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through
the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based
positions.

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