Classroom Aide

Classroom Aide - Early Childhood
 
Education/Experience:
The successful candidate is expected to:

• Be mature, responsible, energetic and nurturing with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Hold a college degree, preferably in early childhood; some experience required.
• Receive a criminal background check clearance.
• Be trained and verified in child abuse awareness. Please go to the Safe Environment tab on the Archdiocese’s website, www.archgh.org for more information about and to register for this free 3 hour workshop required by all Archdiocesan employee/volunteers who work with children.
• Be committed to the philosophy of Catholic school and value oriented education.

• Assist with record keeping of students learning and performance.
• Assist certified teacher in classroom preparation.
• Assist in preparing classroom materials, which may include cutting; copying; or distributing education materials.
• Assist with classroom order and behavioral management to ensure the safety of the classroom.
• Assist students in non-instructional duties, such as recess, lunch, carpool, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
            
Qualifications Profile:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of college level coursework
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, paid for time worked