Primary Grades Assistant Teacher - Our Lady of Mercy School - Potomac Maryland

Archdiocese of WashingtonPotomac, MD
93d$22 - $24

About The Position

Our Lady of Mercy School is hiring a part time (8:15am to 12:15pm) Assistant Teacher. This position will assist the primary grades and the hourly rate is $22.00 to $24.00. The Catholic Elementary School Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in delivering instruction that is based on the approved curricula and mission of the school and to create a safe, orderly and Catholic learning environment for his/her students.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of child development and supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices.
  • Reflect the Catholic Church's teaching on social justice and witness service to others.
  • Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc.
  • Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom.
  • Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies as required.
  • Discuss assigned duties with classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
  • Assist classroom teacher in creating lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
  • Prepare instructional lessons for individual students and small groups under the direction of the classroom teacher.
  • Plan and prepare various teaching aids to enhance instruction.
  • Prepare lesson materials for use by classroom teacher and students.
  • Display students' work and prepare bulletin boards.
  • Type, laminate, file and duplicate materials.
  • Grade and record student work and tests.
  • Present subject matter under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
  • Work with small groups to reinforce what has been previously taught and give remedial help as needed.
  • Assist students during independent practice times to assure understanding and completeness.
  • Administer make-up work and assessments.
  • Assist classroom teacher during classroom instruction.
  • Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction that includes lectures, discussion and hands-on activities.
  • Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met.
  • Support and enforce classroom procedures established by classroom teacher which optimize instructional time.
  • Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
  • Set high expectations for achievement.
  • Assure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions.
  • Use formal and informal assessments to inform classroom teachers of the progress being made by small groups and remedial students.
  • Attend parent conferences as required by classroom teacher or principal.
  • Routinely communicate with the classroom teacher to fully understand what the teacher's expectations are for those students receiving small group and remedial instruction.
  • Produce weekly reports for the classroom teacher on what has been accomplished during small group and remedial instruction.
  • Perform duties such as carpool, recess, lunch and classroom teacher substitution as required.
  • Sponsor clubs and other school activities as required.
  • Attend Home and School meetings and other after hour's school events as required.
  • Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings as required.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

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