Transitional Kindergarten Classroom Aide, St. Theresa Preschool

Diocese of Allentown•Hellertown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Transitional Kindergarten Teacher in providing a nurturing educational environment for the students. This includes acting as a liaison between parents and the teacher and supervising classroom activity in the absence of the teacher.

Requirements

High School Diploma
A minimum of 2 years of college or related coursework in child development
Previous experience working with children; an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
Initiative and the willingness to follow a teacher's direction.
The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and teachers.
Must have clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.
Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Transitional Kindergarten Teacher, assist students in performing activities/lessons and provide special help to students on specific skills when needed.
Assist the teacher in the preparation of instructional materials, supplies, copying and decorating of bulletin boards.
Perform classroom clerical duties that include, but are not limited to, emptying and filling folders, lunch and milk counts, and handing out and collecting papers.
Escort students to and from restrooms, special trips, recess, and lunch.
Prepare and clean up after snack time.
Assist in the supervision of students before and after each school day. This includes during recess, lunch and dismissal.
Supervise all classroom activity when the teacher is not in the classroom.
Communicate all parental concerns and questions about a student's progress to the teacher; respect the confidentiality of all student information and refrain from discussing student information outside of the classroom.
Assist in the coordination of field trips and fundraisers associated with the preschool program.
Follow all policies set forth by The Diocese of Allentown and St. Theresa Preschool.
Any other duties as assigned by the Pastor, Director, or Transitional Kindergarten Teacher.