Kindergarten Aide, St. John Vianney Regional School
Kindergarten Aide, St. John Vianney Regional School
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DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
St. John Vianney Regional School Allentown
Position Description
Job Title: Kindergarten Classroom Aide
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full- Time; school year only
Reporting Functions: Reports to Principal
Job Function: The Kindergarten aide will assist the classroom teacher with daily activities student supervision classroom organization and general support to ensure a nurturing and structured learning environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Kindergarten Teacher assist students in performing activities/lessons and provide special help to students with 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. This includes during recess lunch and dismissal.
- Supervise all classroom activities when the teacher is not in the classroom.
- Respect the confidentiality of all student information and refrain from discussing student information outside of the classroom.
- Follow all policies set forth by the Diocese of Allentown and St. John Vianney Regional School.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Principal or Kindergarten Teacher.
Additional Condition of Employment:
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 including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Educational Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required
- Associates Degree or equivalent coursework in education or related field preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Other Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children is a plus; an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
- Must be dependable patient and able to follow directions from the lead teacher.
- 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 NSOR and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvanias Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting Gods Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and requirements.
Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to stand walk sit and talk or hear; frequent use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop crouch lift and/or move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment; may occasionally climb stairs. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word: hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities.
Working Conditions: Normal classroom setting; working hours are between 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM (30-min lunch break) Full Time 35 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May be required to work outside normal hours to attend school-related events meetings and/or staff development.
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume through iSolved Hire or to the following:
Principal Matthew Carlin
Email:
EOE M/F/D/V
Employment Type
Full-Time
