Educational Assistant

SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS INC • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Seton Catholic Schools is a network of K–8 parish schools in Milwaukee. The Educational Assistant supports the lead teacher in maintaining a safe classroom culture and reinforcing academic and social expectations. Working in partnership with the lead teacher, the assistant helps drive student achievement through high-quality, differentiated implementation of the school’s curriculum, collaboration, individualized instruction, and support for school-wide events. Educational Assistants receive in-school and network professional development and coaching from principals. The lead teacher provides daily directives. The position is classified as 10-month, hourly, and non-exempt.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 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.
• Ability to drive a car and travel between schools.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move boxes and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist during whole-group instruction by moving throughout the classroom, checking students’ understanding, and supporting on-task behavior.
• Provide daily one-on-one and small-group instruction, with an emphasis on literacy and math.
• Prepare materials; track attendance; set up equipment; make copies; create classroom and school displays; process student paperwork; document students’ social and behavioral progress; and record grades.
• Participate in classroom planning, including preparing and sometimes creating lessons and assessments.
• Provide input to the lead teacher when the teacher prepares to meet with parents or guardians about students’ academic progress and behavior.
• Supervise students during activities and settings that may include specials, start- and end-of-day activities, meals, recess, bathroom breaks, the library, Mass or other religious activities, the computer lab, and field trips, as assigned.
• Assume classroom leadership responsibilities when the lead teacher is absent.
• Model exemplary character, self-esteem, and self-discipline.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary insurance plans.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program.
• 403(b) retirement plan and FSA plan available.
• Professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED