Educational Assistant (46675)
About The Position
Join the Transformation of Catholic Education in Milwaukee. Seton Catholic Schools is a network of K-8 parish schools in Milwaukee, currently comprising 15 schools serving 3,500 students. The network plans to expand to 20 schools serving nearly 8,000 students, becoming the largest Catholic elementary school network in the country. Seton is focused on strengthening academics, faith formation, and lifelong outcomes for all students, serving as a model for transforming Catholic education. The Educational Assistant will support the lead teacher in maintaining a safe classroom culture and reinforcing academic and social expectations. They will collaborate to drive student achievement through high-quality, differentiated curriculum implementation, enabling more collaboration, individualized instruction, and support for school-wide events. Educational Assistants will receive in-school and network professional development, as well as coaching from principals.
Requirements
- Deep belief in all children and the mission of Seton Catholic Schools
- Ability to build strong relationships with students and collaborate with all school staff
- Demonstrated ability to operate with a growth mindset and personal responsibility for professional results
- High school diploma or equivalency required
- Be a model of exemplary character, self-esteem and self-discipline
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs, highly preferred
- Bilingual or Multilingual ability, highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist teacher during whole group instruction by moving throughout the classroom to check for understanding from the students and ensure students are maintaining on-task behavior
- Conduct daily instruction with students one-on-one or small group; emphasis on literacy and math
- Help prepare materials; Track attendance, set-up equipment, make copies, create classroom/school displays, process student paperwork, document student social/behavioral progress and record grades
- Participate in classroom planning through preparation for, and at times, creation of lessons and assessments
- Provide the lead teacher with input when the teacher is preparing to meet with parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding student academic progress and behavior
- Supervise students; this may include, but is not limited to, during specials (Art, Music, Physical Education), start-of-day/end-of-day activities, meals, recess, bathroom breaks, in the library, during Mass or other religious activities, computer lab, or on field trips, as assigned
- Assume classroom leadership responsibilities when lead teacher is absent
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Voluntary insurance plans
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program
- 403(b) retirement plan
- FSA plan available
- Unlimited potential for professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
