Kindergarten Teaching Assistant - St. Francis International School - Silver Spring Maryland

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant - St. Francis International School - Silver Spring Maryland Job Category : School Education Requisition Number : KINDE002987 Posted: March 31, 2026 Full-Time On-site Rate: $25 USD per hour Locations St. Francis International 1500 St. Camillus Dr Silver Spring, MD 20903, USA St. Francis International School in Silver Spring is hiring a Kindergarten Teaching Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full time role and will report to the Principal. The pay rate for this position is $20.00 to $25.00 with excellent benefits. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: View email address on click.appcast.io SFIS is dedicated to ensuring our students are scholars, global citizens, and instruments of God's peace. The Catholic Elementary School Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in delivering instruction that is based on the approved curricula and mission of the school and to create a safe, orderly and Catholic learning environment for his/her students. Responsibilities Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices. Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others. Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc. Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom. Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies. Discuss assigned duties with classroom teacher to coordinate instruction. Assist classroom teacher in creating lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards. Prepare instructional lessons for individual students and small groups. Plan and prepare various teaching aids to enhance instruction. Prepare lesson materials for use by classroom teacher and students. Display students’ work and prepare bulletin boards. Type, laminate, file and duplicate materials. Grade and record student work and tests. Present subject matter under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher. Work with small groups to reinforce previous instruction and give remedial help. Assist students during independent practice times to assure understanding and completeness. Administer make-up work and assessments. Assist classroom teacher during classroom instruction. Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction that includes lectures, discussion and hands‑on activities. Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met. Support and enforce classroom procedures established by classroom teacher. Support and enforce the rules and procedures established by the classroom teacher. Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation. Set high expectations for achievement. Assure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions. Use formal and informal assessments to inform classroom teachers of progress. Attend parent conferences as required. Routinely communicate with the classroom teacher to fully understand expectations for those receiving small group and remedial instruction. Produce weekly reports for the classroom teacher on what has been accomplished during small group and remedial instruction. Perform duties such as carpool, recess, lunch and classroom teacher substitution as required. Sponsor clubs and other school activities as required. Attend Home and School meetings and other after‑hour school events as required. Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings. Qualifications Knowledge of child development and supervision. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr