Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Aide, St. Anthony, Renton

Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Instructional Aide Job Description

Summary : Instructional Aides are utilized to maximize student learning in the classroom. Their primary function is to assist the classroom teacher in providing a safe, supportive, effective, and well-managed learning environment for all students.

Work Environment :

St. Anthony School, as a ministry of the Catholic Church, is a work environment where the Catholic identity of the school is strongly maintained, and the teachings of the Catholic Church are valued and upheld for all members of the community.

It is expected that the instructional aide will contribute to an environment that is supportive of student learning and respectful of the dignity of students, fellow staff and parents.

Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Instructional Aide - Essential Duties and Responsbilities :

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in the assessment of student learning (one on one or small group).
• Assist with supervision of daily routines and schedules.
• Works with the teacher in making appropriate adjustments in the instructional program and as required.
• Provides limited supervision of the class if a teacher needs to leave the classroom for short periods of time.
• Provides information and assistance to a substitute teacher should one be assigned.
• Assist with the supervision of students during meals, emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, or field trips.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with school policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher, Learning Services Coordinator and / or the Principal

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

The position requires :

• The ability to interact positively and patiently with children.
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Minimum of an Associate Arts degree or equivalent
• The ability to speak and write effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team setting.

Physical Demands :

The position requires the ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds and to stand for extended periods of time.

Supervision and Evaluation :

The instructional aide is provided direction in tasks and duties by the teacher. He / she is under the direct supervision of the Learning Services Coordinator in cooperation with the Principal and will be evaluated annually.

Benefits and Pay Rate : This is a part-time position not eligible for benefits (20 hours per week). Rate : $20.29 per hour.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.

Hours : 8am-12pm.

To Apply : Submit your application on the Archdiocese of Seattle human resources webpage, and email a copy of your resume to cantu@sasr.

org and [email protected] .?