Teaching Assistant (K-2)

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Teacher Assistant

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Teaching Assistant

Department: Catholic Schools

Grade: K-2

Supervisor: Principal

Purpose And Scope

Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher assistant is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; under the direction of the teacher, assumes responsibility for management of the grades or classes assigned; assists the teacher by keeping detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

Essential Job Functions

Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:

• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
• Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.
  
  

Assists With The Management Of The Classes Assigned

• Provides a positive learning environment.
• Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.
• Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
• Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.
  
  

Establishes Positive School-community Relationships

• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
• Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
• Maintains awareness of his/her role in the Catholic school and its impact on the community.
• Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the teacher.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters.
• Must use verbal and written language correctly.
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree
• Must hold an Arizona State Substitute Teaching Certificate.
• Must participate in Safe Environment (Called to Protect) Training and sign the Code of Conduct
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed