St. Mary Delaware: Elementary Classroom Aide

Catholic Diocese of Columbus•Delaware, OH

9h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary Catholic School, located at 66 East William Street in Delaware, Ohio, is seeking an Elementary Classroom Aide for the 2026–2027 school year. The Classroom Aide will support teachers and students in creating a positive, orderly, and engaging classroom environment. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, works well as part of a team, and is committed to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.

Requirements

Hold an appropriate aide license or be eligible to obtain one prior to employment
Current satisfactory BCI & FBI background checks
Have attended or be willing to attend a Virtus Protecting God's Children training
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, students, and families
High School degree is required.
Ability to communicate effectively and the understanding of the Catholic perspective; ability to multi-task and establish priorities; high level of integrity and professionalism; Ability to maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under appropriate guidelines; light typing, filing and proof reading skills, excellent communication skills and knowledge of office equipment.
Knowledge of Microsoft software applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, write short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively communicate to customers, parents, and other visitors to the school.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use U.S. standards of currency and measurement.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
The ability to maintain all information in a highly confidential manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with elementary-aged children is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist faculty in the context of classroom instruction, small group/individual tutoring, practice and drill.
Provide support in all areas of the classroom maintaining a clean, safe, and cheerful environment.
Develop and maintain a positive relationship with administration, the students, their families, and volunteers; ensure that all feel welcome, and receive on-the-job training and communicate with parents on a regular basis.
Assist Teacher in completing all required reports and distributing them to the appropriate people at the appropriate time; and assist in maintaining up-to-date and accurate files for all students, safeguarding privacy of records and confidential information.
Eat and interact with students at meal times, serving as an appropriate role model to the students.
Be familiar with, and perform duties, according to established policies, procedures, and regulations as assigned/directed.
Performing supervisory duties as assigned.
Maintain appropriate and accurate records.
Assist Teacher with various projects as requested.
Regular attendance and punctuality is essential for this job.
Complies with federal, state and local safety laws.
Maintains a neat and safe work area.
Assisting in the production of educational materials.
Performing necessary clerical tasks; communication and interface.
Provide support in keeping a current inventory, including all supplies and equipment, and ordering supplies in advance to avoid unnecessary shortages.
Ensure that all classroom equipment is operational.
Performs other duties as assigned.