Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional

Position:                     Teacher Assistant            

Reports to:                Principal

Location:                   St. Martin de Porres Catholic School

                                    4000 W. University Drive

                                    Prosper, TX 75078

                                    www.fwdioc.org

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth.  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Position Summary:

 Responsible for the care and safety of preschool-aged children and infants for our weekday childcare facility. Important role which entails the safety of the very vulnerable and dependent.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the Parish
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the Parish and the Diocese.
• Abides by the Confidentiality Policy outlined in the Diocese Employee Handbook
• Guides educational/recreational activities appropriate to the age level of each child in the program.
• Practice positive, consistent discipline in the management of the program.
• Assists participants in the development of habits of caring for children's own clothing and picking up and putting away toys, books, and crafts.
• Arrange medical attention for ill or injured participants per parental instructions and diocesan guidelines.
• Ensures accurate attendance information is kept aiding in the proper billing of charges to parents.
• Communicate with parents regarding the program.
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the Parish, students, and staff.

Supervision Given and/or Received:

Moderate supervision given by Director, Business Manager and Pastor. 

Internal Contacts:

External Contacts:

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to accept work interruptions while still remaining focused on duties.
• Required to work a shift or parts of a shift that begins at 8:00 am and end at 3:00 pm
• Required to manage moderate levels of stress
• Required to work in standard school conditions
• Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment to a minimum of 35 pounds
• Requires lifting and picking up toddlers.
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak daily
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather

Travel Requirements:

Education and Experience Preferred:

 High School Diploma

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
• Able to manage student behavior in a program setting.
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Able to work well with others in the school community.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
• Skill in job-appropriate technology
• Skill in critical thinking and planning
• CPR/ Pediatric First Aid certified (may complete after you are hired)
• 24 clock hour annual training in Texas childcare and Fort Worth Child care training. (or willing to train)
• Safe environment trained

FLSA Designation:  Non-Exempt, Occasional, On-Site, Tuesdays and Thursdays