Educational Assistant and After School Care

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools Recruit & Hire•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Become an Educational Assistant at Holy Spirit Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year and make a difference everyday! You’ll play a pivotal role in empowering students to reach their full potential. Our ‘Mission’ desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O † Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity and create an environment of trust.

Requirements

Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position
Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
High school education or equivalent
Works well with children
Knowledge and comfort level verbal and math skills up through middle school
Basic competency in computer skills
Resourceful & creative to proved adaptations for students
Self-starter
High energy
Dexterity: Mobility required
Ability to adjust to daily changes in task schedule
Adapts well to a variety of tasks
Strong planning and organizational skills
Problem-solving and decision making ability
Team player

Nice To Haves

Some post higher training in education preferred

Responsibilities

Tutor/support students in all academic areas
Administer make-up tests
Monitor student progress and keep records
Confer with supervising teachers
Perform various duties as assigned
Provide and maintain a safe environment for children
Understand and apply child development to situations
Guide children in a positive way
Use a positive and preventative approach to discipline: redirection, setting positive limits, clearly stating expectations, encouragement and praise.
Provide choices, allowing children to problem solve, etc.
Reserve the use of “time out” for when children need to regain control as opposed to a punishment.
Effectively model ways of handling anger and frustration through reinforced positive behavior
Maintain and follow current lesson plans and goals, matching the lesson plan with the age, skill and developmental level of the children in the classroom
Provide regular and varied outdoor/big room activities. Bring materials in these areas to create new play interests.
Monitor and stay aware of what is going on in the activity areas
Supervise and interact during activities
Complete the required training
Maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times
Maintain effective communication with parents
Maintain good rapport and promote teamwork with all the staff
Sanitize toys on a regular basis