Pre-K Aide (Part-Time), St. Ann School

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

St. Ann School - Emmaus PA

Position Description

Job Title: Pre- K Teachers Aide

FLSA: Non - Exempt

Job Status: Part Time

Reporting Functions: Reports to Principal

Job Function: Assist the teacher with the total classroom educational program and assure a quality instructional program. This includes acting as a liaison between parents and the teacher and supervising classroom activity in the absence of the teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the teacher assist students in performing activities/lessons and provide special help to students on 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 classes recess and lunch.

• Prepare and clean up after snack time.

• Assist in the supervision of students before and after each school day. This includes during recess lunch and dismissal.

• Supervise all classroom activity when the teacher is not in the classroom.

• Communicate all parental concerns and questions about a students progress to the teacher; respect the confidentiality of all student information and refrain from discussing student information outside of the classroom.

• Attend the August In-Service and other in-service days and meetings as specified by the Principal.

• Interact with administrators faculty and staff on a Christian and professional level. Share in the general responsibilities necessary for an effective total education program.

• Follow all policies set forth by The Diocese of Allentown and St. Ann School.

• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal or Teacher.

Additional Conditions 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 Requirements:

• High School Diploma

• A minimum of 2 years of college or related coursework in child development

Other Requirements:

• A basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic school philosophy goals and objectives

• Previous experience working with children

• An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught

• Initiative and the willingness to follow a teachers direction

• The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience

• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers

** Must have clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History DHS Fingerprint Check and NSOR as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvanias Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old)

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 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM 10-12 hours per week; Wednesday (8:00 AM to 3:00 PM) Thursday (8:00 AM to 1:00 PM) and Friday (8:00 AM to 1:00 PM). May be required to work outside normal hours to attend work-related events meetings and/or staff development.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter resume clearances and an application via iSolved Hire or to the following:

Beth Shields

Email:

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