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

Archdiocese of Washington • Potomac, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations