Instructional Aide at Elementary School

St Matthew Catholic School•San Mateo, CA

33d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

St. Matthew Catholic School Instructional Aide for K-5th for the 2026-2027 School Year Serving a diverse community of over 600 students from Kindergarten – 8th grade, our teachers and Instructional Aides collaborate with each other to educate our students to a high standard, in both academics and character. We strive to form our students to be PEARLS : P eople with strong character, E ffective communicators, A ctive Christians, R esponsible citizens, and L ifelong learners. St. Matthew’s has a supportive parish community, and community of school parents, who partner with us in forming saints and scholars. We have a multitude of resources available to support all staff and to set up our teachers and aides for success. We are a double class school; teachers have partner teachers to work and collaborate with, as well as full-time instructional aides in each classroom from K-5th grades. New teachers and instructional aides have access to a strong yearlong mentorship program, as well as access to ongoing professional development tailored to individual and communal needs. Teachers and Instructional Aides collectively have access to a generous classroom supply fund to utilize for materials and supplies for classroom enrichment beyond your provided basic classroom supplies.

Requirements

High School diploma
Enthusiasm for teamwork, collaboration, and collective efficacy
Excellent communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Expertise with technology including various devices, document camera, Google, smartboard
Higher education desirable

Responsibilities

Assists classroom teacher throughout the day in a collaborative union to promote quality instruction. This includes copying, organizing, grading, and filing all classwork, homework, artwork, or other assignments.
Assists teachers with recording grades in the gradebook.
Assists teachers keeping orderly files of attendance, tardy notices, uniform, and behavior notices.
Responsible for assisting classroom teachers with an overall structured, safe, and clean environment.
Provide individualized or small group instruction in all subjects at grade level when needed.
Establishes and maintains collegial rapport with participating teachers.
Participate fully in required St. Matthew School training and meetings.
Works collaboratively and collegially with administration, other Classroom Aides, teachers, faculty and parents/caregivers.
Fulfill additional school duties such as traffic and recess duty.
Perform classroom teaching duties when needed as the substitute teacher.