Teacher Aide or Instructional Assistant - Part Time
About The Position
The teacher aide performs instructional and clerical tasks in a classroom to support teaching staff in educating students. Under the classroom teacher’s guidance, the aide helps foster a positive learning environment and collaborates with teachers, administrators, and other staff in developing and implementing school programs and goals. The role is grounded in the Diocese of Orlando’s values of authenticity, respect, courage, and commitment, and requires respect for the Catholic Church and conduct supportive of its mission and teachings. Work is performed on school campuses, mostly indoors in an environmentally controlled setting. The environment is busy and occasionally noisy, and the role frequently involves close physical proximity to others, sometimes in enclosed or tight spaces. Work from home is not permitted. Physical requirements include sitting and standing for extended periods, reaching, grasping, feeling, seeing at close and far distances, communicating verbally and in writing, and using basic computer hardware and peripherals. The work involves light physical effort and may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 15 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings; conduct must be consistent with and supportive of the Church’s mission and purpose.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate, listen to, and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Ability to read and understand written information and ideas.
- Strong command of written and spoken English.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience in a similar position is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform classroom instructional tasks under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Guide independent study, enrichment work, and corrective or remedial instruction directed by the teacher.
- Assist individual students who need special attention or assistance.
- Help prepare instructional materials for classroom and student use.
- Perform routine classroom clerical duties in hard copy and electronically.
- Assist students or teachers with assistive technology and adaptive devices as needed.
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, and on field trips.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Present subject matter under teachers’ direction and guidance using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing.
- Observe student performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
- Assist with bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
- Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote students’ physical, mental, and social development.
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, including non-English-speaking students and students with physical or mental disabilities.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
