Teacher Aide: Lower School
Reports to: Elementary School Principal

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience working in a school setting preferred
Responsive Classroom training or ability to complete over the summer
Classification: This is a 10-month, full-time, hourly position.

Responsibilities:
1. Embrace and model the SNJM charism.
2. Implement the Responsive Classroom approach for classroom management to create a respectful safe environment for all.
3. Assist the classroom teacher to facilitate everyday classroom procedures and instruction.
4. Circulate and assist with student support during instruction both whole group and small group instruction.
5. Confers with students on individual practice to assist in providing immediate feedback for student growth.
6. Facilitate small group instruction or individualized instruction as needed by the teacher for remediation or extension work in all subjects.
7. Maintain open and consistent communication about procedures/processes/or student concerns.
8. Clerical work (run off copies, prepare supplies for upcoming activities, etc.).
9. Preparation of materials for instruction.
10. Assist with grading as requested by the teacher.
11. Uphold a watchful eye on the students throughout the day to ensure their safety and social-emotional well being.
12. Supervise outdoor play, lunch/recess, arrival, and dismissal
13. Assist with student support during special classes as needed by the teacher (swim duty, etc.).
14. Prepares skill practice materials for all classes.
15. Attend and participate in faculty/staff meetings or professional development opportunities.

The Academy of the Holy Names does not discriminate based on race, faith, nationality, or ethnic origin in its hiring process nor in the administration of educational policies, admission policies or tuition-assistance programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs. The school admits students of any race, faith, nationality, or ethnic origin, and gives to all student’s rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to all members of the student body. In accordance with its mission, the school seeks a population composed of many different voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds. The Academy of the Holy Names is a designated drug-free workplace.