Part-Time Teacher's Aide - Ascension School - Vicariate IV

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The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

Support staff, including our monitors and aides, play a pivotal role in the success of our students. Ascension school provides a rigorous Catholic education in an atmosphere of Love, Kindness, Respect and Inclusion. A successful candidate for this position will be able to model these values as they ensure student safety during lunch/recess (11 a.m to 1 p.m.) and help our preschool students during learning activities and dismissal routines (1p.m. to 3p.m.). The role is 20 hours per week. Additional hours may be available, if desired, as a monitor in the Extended Day Program (3p.m.-5 p.m.)

Qualifications :

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience from volunteering or working with and monitoring school-aged children in an organized work setting (ages 3-14)
• Respectful and kind disposition
• Must complete Virtus training and maintain with online training (typically 1 a month)
• Ability to pass first aid, CPR, asthma, and concussion certifications
• Ability to pass background checks and drug tests
• Working knowledge of childhood development
• Physical fitness such as ability to sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting children
• Creativity and a willingness to sing, dance, and be silly and fun-loving with children

General Responsibilities:
Lunch/Recess Monitor

● Maintain a positive atmosphere in the lunchroom through respectful interactions with students
● Maintain and safe and inclusive environment during recess
● Assist in resolving student disagreements
● Redirect students who are not following rules; praise students who are
● Report any concerns to homeroom teacher and/or member of the administrative team
● Ensure a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment
● Follow directions of administration and/or teachers sharing lunch/recess duty

Preschool Aide
● Follow directions of preschool teacher
● Monitor and interact with students to keep students engaged in creative, artistic, and physical activities
● Help to maintain a safe, production and positive learning environment

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an annualized hourly range of $15.00 - $16.50. An employee’s pay within the hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.