Instructional Aide - Notre Dame Catholic School

Notre Dame Catholic School is seeking a full-time Instructional Teaching Assistant for the

2026-2027 school year. This role provides valuable classroom experience in a supportive, faith-

based environment. The Instructional Teaching Assistant will work closely with a lead

teacher to support lesson delivery, provide small-group instruction, and assist with

behavior management to create a positive and engaging learning space. This position

provides an opportunity for growth as qualified Instructional Teaching Assistants are

given first consideration should a teaching vacancy occur.

Candidates should be able to fulfill the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Catholic Faith

• Integrate faith and prayer in both private and professional life

• Live the commitment to Gospel values and Catholic teachings

• Maintain required catechetical certifications

• Foster the development of the faith of the students both inside and out of the classroom

• Be committed to personal and spiritual growth for self and others

Core Values

• The following Core Values will guide decisions and actions to actively cultivate a

Salesian culture with colleagues, students, and parents: Faith-filled, Joyful, Professional,

Engaged

Professional Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to the mission of the school

• Support and implement Diocesan/school policies and practices

• Engage in opportunities to grow professionally that are aligned with their personal,

school, and diocesan professional development plans

• Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with all colleagues.

• Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with all parents/legal

guardians.

• Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with all students.

Job Duties

• Work with the classroom teacher, when directed, to assist students to learn as

effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by doing the following:

o Clarifying and explaining instructions

o Ensuring that students can use equipment and materials provided

o Motivating and encouraging student(s) as required by providing levels of individual

attention, reassurance, and help with learning tasks as appropriate to students’ needs

• Consistently and effectively implement agreed behavior management strategies

• Help to make appropriate resources to support student learning

• Work with small groups of students for remediation or enrichment at the discretion of

the classroom teacher

• Attend monthly meetings after school from 3:30 to 4:30 on last Thursday of the month.

• Assist the classroom teacher in creation of materials needed for classroom lessons

• Supervise during lunch, recess, and dismissal/arrival as designated by the teacher

Ideal candidates should have experience in a classroom setting or a degree in education

and possess strong collaboration and communication skills. This position includes full

benefits, with the salary dependent on experience. All candidates must pass a Level II

background screening before employment.