Instructional Aide

Schools•San Diego, CA

25d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

St. Vincent de Paul School seeks qualified, experienced and passionate educators who are deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. The ideal candidate will provide a nurturing and safe learning environment, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and possess a deep commitment to Catholic education. Our TK -8th grade Catholic school is a parish school in located in San Diego, California. Since 1948, St. Vincent de Paul School (SVS) has provided Catholic values with high academic standards to educate leaders of integrity, courage and compassion who will both value and improve the world they inherit. The St. Vincent de Paul School mission is to LIVE like Jesus, supported by a strong Catholic community; LOVE as God loves us, serving others like our patron, St. Vincent de Paul; and LEARN in an academically challenging and enriching program that engages the whole child. Our goal for every student is age-appropriate mastery of the basic content and skills, coupled with a strong and globally minded and morally ethical academic foundation. Recognizing the inherent dignity and uniqueness of each student, and guided by the principles of our Catholic faith, St. Vincent de Paul School Students aspire to be an empathetic and compassionate community that embraces the challenges of a diverse world. Subjects include language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, religion, music, art, and physical education; our yearly academic program also includes various enrichment programs and interscholastic team sports. St. Vincent de Paul School is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). For more information on St. Vincent de Paul School, visit www.svscatholic.org .

Requirements

Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
Possess general knowledge of needs and behavior of children
Be able to work cooperatively with the assigned teacher and other staff members
Must be organized, and have the ability to be attentive to detail
Must be able to use the classroom management system and techniques that are established for the classroom
Exhibit a professional demeanor
Competency and skills involving interpersonal/group dynamics
Be able to follow and implement rules and regulations per school handbook
Possess a High School Diploma or GED
Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
Experience working with children within education, child development or related field (preferred)
Professional appearance and manner
Positive professional references and recommendations

Responsibilities

Prepare work as directed by the teacher
File student papers
Escort and supervise students
Supervise students' playtime
Facilitate students in the library checking out books and returning books
Assist with field trip arrangements
Work with small groups for tutorial or enrichment purposes
Substitute for the teacher when needed- short term
Assist with daily classroom routine
Other duties as assigned
Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
Communicate regularly with parents
Maintain a neat and orderly work space
Verify student absences and assist with maintaining daily attendance and safety logs.
Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, and staff information/conversations
Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require