Our Lady of Victory School seeks an elementary classroom instruction assistant for theschool year.
This is a full time role and will report to the Principal.
This role pays $20.00 to $22.50 per hour
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to:
The Catholic Elementary School Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in delivering instruction that is based on the approved curricula and mission of the school and to create a safe orderly and Catholic learning environment for his/her students.
The teacher assistant shall:
Catholic Identity
- Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs traditions and practices.
- Reflect the Catholic Churchs teaching on social justice and witness service to others. (Policies for Catholic Schools Third Revision 2018
- Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass penance services prayer services etc.(as required by classroom teacher or principal).
- Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom (as required by classroom teacher).
- Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
Planning
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
- Assist classroom teacher in creating lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
- Prepare under the direction of the classroom teacher instructional lessons for individual students and small groups.
- Plan and prepare various teaching aids to enhance instruction.
- Prepare lesson materials for use by classroom teacher and students.
- Display students work and prepare bulletin boards.
- Type laminate file and duplicate materials.
- Grade and record student work and tests.
Instruction
- Present subject matter under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
- Work with small groups to reinforce what has been previously taught and give remedial help as needed and to reinforce skills.
- Assist students during independent practice times to assure understanding and completeness.
- Administer makeup work and assessments.
- Assist classroom teacher during classroom instruction.
- Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction that includes lectures discussion and handson activities.
- Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met.
Classroom Management
- Support and enforce classroom procedures established by classroom teacher which optimize instructional time.
- Support and enforce the rules and procedures established by the classroom teacher.
- Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
- Set high expectations for achievement.
- Assure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions