Our Lady Of Peace: Classroom Aide
About The Position
Our Lady of Peace School in Columbus is seeking a Classroom Aide for the 2026–2027 school year. Under the direct supervision of a teacher, the aide supports classroom instruction and helps the teacher plan and implement lessons and activities, including work with large and small student groups. The role also includes clerical and receptionist duties and other assigned tasks. The position requires routine judgment and adherence to school policies, procedures, and guidelines. The aide helps maintain a clean, safe, cheerful, and nurturing learning environment; supervises students; supports classroom activities; assists with records, reports, educational materials, supplies, and equipment; and interacts appropriately with students, families, administration, and volunteers. The role requires regular attendance and punctuality and the ability to handle information confidentially. The listed physical demands are categorized as light work.
Requirements
- Hold an appropriate aide license or be eligible to obtain one before starting work.
- Have current satisfactory FBI and BCI background checks; the detailed job description also requires compliance with FBI and BCI&I background checks.
- Have completed or be willing to attend VIRTUS Protecting God's Children training; the detailed job qualifications require completion of the program.
- High school degree.
- Ability to communicate effectively and understand the Catholic perspective.
- Ability to multitask, establish priorities, maintain a flexible approach to assignments, and work within appropriate guidelines.
- High integrity and professionalism.
- Light typing, filing, and proofreading skills; knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, write short correspondence and memos, and communicate effectively with customers, parents, and school visitors.
- Basic arithmetic skills using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and ability to use U.S. currency and measurement standards.
- Ability to apply common sense to detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to maintain information in a highly confidential manner.
Responsibilities
- Support the classroom learning environment and assist faculty with instruction, small-group and individual tutoring, practice, and drill.
- Help with appropriate daily activities for children and assist the teacher in planning and implementing lessons.
- Maintain a clean, safe, cheerful, and nurturing classroom environment; keep the work area neat and safe.
- Supervise children as assigned and help ensure their safety.
- Build positive relationships with school administration, students, families, and volunteers; help ensure they feel welcome, receive on-the-job training, and communicate with parents regularly.
- Assist the teacher with required reports, student files, and accurate records while protecting privacy and confidential information.
- Eat and interact with students at meal times as an appropriate role model.
- Follow school policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable safety laws.
- Assist the teacher with projects and the production of educational materials.
- Perform clerical, receptionist, communication, and interface tasks as needed.
- Help maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment, order supplies in advance, and ensure classroom equipment is operational.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
