Teacher Aide

St. Patrick Catholic School in Corpus Christi is seeking an exceptional individual for the following position: Teacher Aide for grades K-4.

St. Patrick Catholic School provides a beautiful education, teaching the “whole child” through an outstanding academic program, spiritual formation, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities.  We are a family-oriented community and strive to know, love, and serve God in everything we do.

The right candidate will assist the lead teacher in providing a safe, faith-filled, and developmentally appropriate learning environment, with the ability to support early childhood instruction and classroom management, while fostering the spiritual, social-emotional, and academic growth of young children, in alignment with Catholic teachings.

Ministerial Character:

The Diocesan Bishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church (“the Diocese”) entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ’s mission present and enduring as the Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Diocesan Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators, who are clerics, religious, and lay people. He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Each position employed in the Diocese of Corpus Christi helps to extend the ministry of the Diocesan Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the job duties and responsibilities. Therefore, this position is closely connected to and assists the Diocesan Bishop in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church.

General Responsibilities:

The list below reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the primary functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

• As an integral part of the ministry for the Church, this position will support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Corpus Christi in both professional and personal life.
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic church
• Continuously grows in the ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Faith Formation: Model and promote Catholic values, traditions, and morals in all interactions with students and staff. Assist in leading classroom prayers and facilitate the students' attendance at school liturgies or prayer services
• Instructional Support: Implement developmentally appropriate curricula under the guidance of the lead teacher. Work with small groups or individuals to reinforce basic concepts, math, and literacy skills 
• Classroom Management: Assist the teacher in maintaining a clean, organized, and loving classroom environment. Aid in managing student behavior, establishing daily routines, and ensuring students remain on task
• Student Supervision and Care: Supervise students during transitions, bathroom breaks, lunch, and recess. Tend to the physical and emotional needs of young children 
• Clerical Duties: Prepare materials, make copies, laminate documents, and set up bulletin boards 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Mental/Physical Demands:

• Able to carry, pull, push, lift, or move objects 10 pounds or more
• Able to maintain composure under duress; maintain emotional control under stress
• Able to exercise patience with young children and their needs
• Able to bend, kneel, or crouch down to work with young children

Organization Improvement and Morale:

• Demonstrates a professional attitude as a member of diocesan staff
• Maintains confidentiality in matters of assigned department and the diocese
• Serves as a representative of the diocese displaying courtesy, tact, positivity, and discretion in all interactions with colleagues and community served
• Carries out commitments made to diocesan colleagues and community served
• Employs professional ethics in relationships with diocesan colleagues and community served
• Positively contributes to the overall mission and values of the Diocese of Corpus Christi to promote a positive organizational culture

Position Information:

• Reports to Principal
• Part-time, Non-exempt position
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including criminal history background check, motor vehicle record review (MVR), and drug screening
• Certification in Safe Environment training provided by the Office for Safe Environment and Child and Family Resources is required
• Must adhere to all Diocesan policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Minimum education required: High School diploma or equivalent, though an Associate Degree or specialized early childhood education (ECE) coursework is highly preferred.
• Early Childhood or Elementary Education experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with diocesan policies and procedures
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective working
• relationships with colleagues and members of the community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
• General use of computer hardware and basic office software including Microsoft Office Suite

To be considered for employment with the Diocese of Corpus Christi locations, all interested individuals must complete the online application at https://diocesecc.org/human-resources.