Instructional Assistant(s)

Diocese of Harrisburg•Corpus Christi, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Corpus Christi Catholic School is seeking faith-filled, energetic, and highly adaptable Instructional Assistants to join our growing school community. These full-time positions support students and teachers in Kindergarten through 8th Grade while helping foster a joyful, academically rigorous, and Christ-centered learning environment. The successful candidates will be more than traditional classroom assistants. We seek educators who can confidently support instruction, work with small groups and individual students, assist with classroom management, and step into a lead instructional role when necessary. This position requires flexibility, initiative, and a collaborative spirit. Corpus Christi Catholic School is committed to forming students academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally within the rich tradition of Catholic education. Our faculty works collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity, foster virtue, and encourage every child to reach his or her God-given potential.

Requirements

Commitment to supporting the mission, values, and traditions of Catholic education.
Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
Ability to confidently assume responsibility for a classroom when needed.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Flexible, dependable, and willing to adapt to changing schedules and school needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Catholic school or faith-based educational environment is highly desirable.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Teaching certification preferred.
Previous teaching, substitute teaching, instructional aide, childcare, or educational support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote Catholic values.
Support classroom teachers with curriculum and Catholic values.
Work with individual students and small groups, adapting strategies when needed.
Establish and maintain clear classroom management behavior and student conduct.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and communicate student progress.
Prepare materials, resources, and activities.
Assess student progress monitoring.
Organize projects, events, field trips, and learning opportunities.
Collaborate with members of the school community.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and school events.