FULL-TIME TEACHING ASSISTANTStart: August 2025Hours: Monday-Friday as outlined by the school calendar and/or administration (9:30 AM to 5:30 PM / Approximately 185 days a year when school is in session) Teaching Assistants work as assigned by the administration with a specific grade team or grade span group to assist with the instruction learning and supervision of students. Working within the team of professionals teaching assistants at Saint Philomena School assist in dynamic and various ways during the school day while also helping to supervise our students during our after school program. The teaching assistant provides the support monitoring and coaching that help children successfully engage in the school as strong students and school citizens alongside out exceptional team of teachers and support staff. Qualities responsibilities and general expectations include but are not limited to: Ensuring childrens safety and healthy growthBeing warm compassionate and appropriately caring to each childHaving a sense of humor and a love for childrenBeing punctual dependable responsible and attentiveDemonstrating flexibility willingness to adapt and open-mindednessBeing a self-driven team memberAssisting the teacher with various tasks as directedServe as a substitute teacher in the absence of the classroom teacherBeing task-oriented and initiating Collaborating with colleagues and contributing to a positive school skill at leading small and large group learning experiences as directed by the teacher or administratorSupervising children and maintaining appropriate classroom managementDemonstrating comfort with whole group directionCleaning/sanitizing as neededAssisting with after-school activities as directed by the AdministrationSupervising in the aftercare programEnsuring the safe arrival and departure of childrenFollow general expectations outlined in the employee handbookEngage in tasks as assigned from time to time by the administrationEnsuring the safety of children during departure/pick-up timesAttending professional meetingsCommunicating effectively with parents and colleaguesInterested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to:Dawn Pagano Assistant Head of School & Vice Principal
K-8 Elementary Teaching Assistant
