Teaching Assistant

Sacred Heart Schools • Chicago, IL

18d • $30,000 - $32,000

About The Position

Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Teaching Assistant whose chief responsibility will be to work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to assist Lead Teachers in elementary classrooms (grades 1-4).
Essential Job Functions: Teaching assistants will assist the Lead Teacher in one or more classrooms with:
Instruction
Classroom preparation
Student supervision
Classroom management
Other activities as needed
Hours are 7:45-4:00 with limited expectations outside of the school day. As a member of the faculty, teaching assistants will be responsible for open communication with teachers, professional and nurturing interactions with students and parents, and for working as an active member of the grade level team to which they are assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience with elementary-aged children preferred
• A minimum of five years' elementary teaching experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in one or more classrooms with instruction
• Classroom preparation
• Student supervision
• Classroom management
• Other activities as needed
• Open communication with teachers
• Professional and nurturing interactions with students and parents
• Working as an active member of the grade level team

Benefits

• Retirement Benefits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition Remission
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees