What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Teaching Assistant - Christ the King position at The Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg?
Christ the King 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 Staff Mission meetings after school from 3:30 to 4:30 on designated Thursdays.
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.