Title: Preschool Teaching Assistant Classification: Exempt
Department: Sacred Heart Faculty Status: Full-Time, Ten Month
School Day: 7:15am - 3:30pm Reports to: Primary School Head
School Description
Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of
the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-sex elementary schools committed to academic
excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community. The educational mission is deeply rooted in the
200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in
30 countries; including 25 schools in the United States and Canada. The essence of this tradition is the total
development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in
single-sex classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities. With a total enrollment of
approximately 600 students, the Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.
Position Description
Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Preschool Teaching Assistant whose chief responsibility will be to work within
the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to assist the Lead Teacher in a preschool classroom
(PK or JK).
Essential Job Functions:
Teaching assistants will assist the Lead Teacher with:
•Instruction
•Classroom preparation
•Student supervision
•Classroom management
•Other activities as needed
Hours are 7:15-3:30 with limited expectations outside of the school day. As a member of the faculty, teaching
assistants will be responsible for open communication with teachers, professional and nurturing interactions with
students and parents, and for working as an active member of the grade level team to which they are assigned.
Qualities and Requirements:
•Bachelor's Degree preferred
•Experience with preschool-aged children preferred
To Apply
Apply directly at the School's website (www.shschicago.org) in the Career Opportunities section, submitting a cover
letter and resume.
Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.