Learning Center Classroom Assistant

SAINT PHILIP CHURCH • Franklin, TN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Assistant works under the direction of the classroom Teachers and the Learning Center leadership to provide assistance in the implementation of day to day operations. The Learning Center is a Montessori-based homeschool hybrid ministry of Saint Philip Church. As an employee of Saint Philip Church, this employee must publicly uphold the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, its faith and its values. Because of the employee’s association with the Church, all writing for publication or distribution and all social media must be consistent with Roman Catholic teachings and values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• One year experience working with children
• Positive work-related references
• Basic understanding of the Montessori philosophy of education
• Ability to implement positive discipline methods with students
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and the diocesan Safe Environment training
• Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism when handling parish information and surrounding conversations, even when not specifically stated.
• Ability to collaborate well with others and work as a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Respect for and sensitivity to all cultural and ecumenical groups
• Flexible and dependable, willing to adjust with grace to changing parish needs
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and work under minimal direction and supervision
• Competent in the use of typical office software and machines

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance for the Montessori-based instructional program including the following:
• Implement daily classroom work schedule
• Prepare and clean up classrooms
• Provide clerical help
• Assist children with both instructional and personal needs
• Help with laundry, cleaning dishes, etc.
• Attend daily Mass with students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as a backup to other positions within the Learning Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED