Our Lady Of Peace: Classroom Aide

Catholic Diocese of Columbus•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

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 assists with planning and implementing lesson plans, including leading large and small groups of students. The role also includes clerical and receptionist duties, recordkeeping, and other duties as assigned. The aide helps maintain a safe, clean, orderly, cheerful, and nurturing learning environment; supports children during daily activities and meal times; and supervises students as assigned. The position involves working with faculty, students, families, volunteers, and school administration, while safeguarding confidential student information and following school policies and applicable safety requirements.

Requirements

Hold an appropriate aide license or be eligible to obtain one before starting work.
Have current satisfactory FBI and BCI background checks, including compliance with FBI and BCI&I background-check requirements.
Have completed or be willing to attend VIRTUS Protecting God's Children training.
High school degree.
Ability to communicate effectively and understand the Catholic perspective.
Ability to multitask, establish priorities, and maintain a flexible approach to assignments while following guidelines.
Integrity and professionalism.
Light typing, filing, and proofreading skills; excellent communication skills; and knowledge of office equipment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Ability to read and understand simple instructions and write short correspondence and memos.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, parents, and other school visitors.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and use U.S. currency and measurement standards.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to maintain information in a highly confidential manner.

Responsibilities

Support classroom instruction, including small-group and individual tutoring, practice, and drill.
Assist the teacher in planning and implementing lesson plans and leading large and small groups of students.
Help children with appropriate daily activities and supervise students for safety as assigned.
Maintain a clean, safe, orderly, cheerful, and nurturing classroom environment.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with administration, students, families, and volunteers, and communicate with parents regularly.
Eat and interact with students at meal times as an appropriate role model.
Assist the teacher with reports, student files, projects, and accurate recordkeeping while protecting privacy and confidential information.
Perform clerical, receptionist, communication, and educational-material production tasks.
Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment, order supplies in advance, and ensure classroom equipment is operational.
Follow established school policies, procedures, regulations, and federal, state, and local safety laws.
Maintain a neat and safe work area.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.