Instructional Assistant

Part-time instructional assistant for Kindergarten classroom. Essential Job Functions Assumes responsibility to assist the classroom teacher Assists in supervision and care of students Assists the teacher in maintaining a safe physical environment Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and outdoor play Assists in classroom set up, clean up, and materials preparation Assists in arrangement, maintenance, cleanliness and security of the classroom Establishes good rapport with children Assists the teacher to work with individuals and groups of students Utilizes respectful individual and responsive care-giving practices with students Throughout class time actively engages children in meaningful learning activities and experiences Communicates appropriately with parents and staff and refers all parent questions and concerns pertaining to students to the teacher Assists parent volunteers helping in the classroom Treats confidential information about students, staff, and school aaffirs in a professional and ethical manner Establishes and maintains cooperative, supportive and effective relationships with all school and parish personnel Must be punctual and on time for work Performs other related duties as assigned and demonstrates ability to be flexible and carries out duties Knowledge Skills And Abilities To Perform Essential Job Functions Catholics must be willing to make a public profession of faith. Non-Catholic must be willing to sign the Diocese of Phoenix Division of Education and Evangelization Profession of Faith form Assists with indoor and outdoor recreational activities Effectively communicates with students, parents and staff Communicates in English at a level suffcient for successful job performance Effectively supervises and cares for students in their play and classroom and routines Meets the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively Minimum Qualifcations Must be 18 years of age Must be a high school graduate or GED Must participate in Safe Environment (Called to Protect) Training and sign the Code of Ethics Policy Fingerprinting #J-18808-Ljbffr