Elementary Instructional Aide

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•San Diego, CA

6d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School in San Diego, California, is seeking a qualified, experienced, and passionate instructional aide committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders. The role combines classroom instructional support with extended care responsibilities and reports to the Principal. It is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a rate of $19–$22 per hour. The instructional aide supports classroom teachers with student learning, classroom preparation and management, interventions, supervision, and substitute coverage as needed. During extended care, the aide supervises and engages students, supports homework, provides snacks, leads age-appropriate activities, maintains a safe and clean environment, and completes program records and compliance paperwork. The aide is expected to foster students’ spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development and to work professionally and cooperatively with school staff. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a clear criminal background check and TB test, and an understanding of child development and established classroom management techniques. Applicants must be able to work within the basic tenets of the Catholic faith and respect and understand Catholic school philosophy. Active, practicing Roman Catholic status and CPR and First Aid certification are preferred. Physical duties include prolonged standing, walking and maneuvering in classroom spaces, bending and kneeling, reaching, and occasionally moving furniture or carrying boxes weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Proof of a high school diploma or GED.
Ability to work within the basic tenets of the Catholic faith.
Respect for and understanding of Catholic school philosophy.
Clear criminal background check; a clear Livescan for Community Care Licensing is a condition of employment.
Clear TB test.
Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students being served.
Ability to use classroom management systems and techniques established for the classroom.
Positive professional references and recommendations.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including prolonged standing, walking, maneuvering in tight spaces, bending, kneeling or squatting, reaching, and occasionally moving furniture or carrying boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Active, practicing Roman Catholic status is preferred.
CPR and First Aid Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supplement and reinforce the classroom teacher’s work.
Under the classroom teacher’s direction, grade student work, enter data into the gradebook, make copies, procure supplies, and prepare instructional materials.
Lead one-on-one or small-group learning activities under the classroom teacher’s direction.
Assist the classroom teacher in monitoring student behavior and maintaining classroom discipline.
Provide instructional push-in and pull-out intervention support under the classroom teacher’s direction.
Supervise students during recess, lunch, emergency drills, activities, outdoor recreation, field trips, and pick-up and drop-off.
Substitute for classroom teachers when needed.
Supervise, observe, and interact with students in accordance with school policies during extended care.
Assist students with homework and other school assignments and provide snacks.
Organize and lead spiritual, social, and age-appropriate indoor and outdoor play activities.
Redirect behavior inconsistent with school philosophy and implement the program discipline system when necessary.
Maintain a safe and clean environment.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive student attendance records, payroll time sheets, incident reports, and other compliance paperwork.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with program staff, school faculty, and personnel.
Work cooperatively as a team member through continuous communication and information sharing.
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
Support students’ spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development.
Perform other duties as assigned.