Preschool Teacher's Aide

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools • Phoenix, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the teacher/director, the teacher assistant will assist the classroom teacher in the supervision and instruction of students. The teacher assistant is responsible to help provide a well-organized, smoothly functional class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be a high school graduate or GED
• Six months of childcare experience required
• Must participate in Safe Environment (Called to Protect) Training and sign the Code of Ethics Policy
• Fingerprinting and any other requirements shall be obtained prior to employment according to the Arizona Department of Health Services, Diocese of Phoenix and the Arizona State Dept. of Education
• Catholics must be willing to make a public profession of faith. Non-Catholic must be willing to sign the Diocese of Phoenix Division of Education and Evangelization Profession of Faith form

Responsibilities

• Assists with indoor and outdoor recreational activities
• Effectively communicates with students, parents and staff
• Communicates in English at a level sufficient for successful job performance
• Effectively supervises and cares for students in their play and routines
• Meets the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively
• Must complete 18 ECE Training hours annually
• Assumes responsibility to assist the classroom teacher
• Assists in supervision and care of students
• Assists teacher in classroom care-giving routines
• Assists the teacher in maintaining a safe physical environment
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and outdoor play
• Assists in classroom set up, clean up, and materials preparation
• Assists in arrangement, maintenance, cleanliness and security of the classroom (including toys and equipment)
• Assists in food service and supervises children at all meals: Receives food and set up snacks/lunch
• Maintains a clean environment for food service area
• Establishes good rapport with children, speak and interact with children at their eye level
• Assists the teacher to work with individuals and groups of students
• Utilizes respectful individual and responsive care-giving practices with students
• Throughout class time actively engages children in meaningful learning activities and experiences
• Appropriately assists children in bathroom procedures: Helping children to establish good habits of toileting and personal hygiene
• Assists with the implementation of health, emergency procedures and first aid
• Immediately reports witnessed accidents to supervisor: Prepares a written report stating date, time, nature of accident and action taken
• Attends meetings and in-services as required by Director
• Willing to become more knowledgeable of effective and appropriate care-giving practices utilized in early childhood care
• Communicates appropriately with parents and staff and refers all parent questions and concerns pertaining to students to the teacher
• Assists parent volunteers helping in the classroom
• Treats confidential information about students, staff, and school affairs in a professional and ethical manner
• Establishes and maintains cooperative, supportive and effective relationships with all school and parish personnel
• Assumes the duties of the preschool teacher in the absence of the preschool teacher
• Must be punctual and on time for work
• Performs other related duties as assigned and demonstrates ability to be flexible and carries out duties

What This Job Offers

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