Preschool Teacher/TA

Teacher's Aide
St. James Academy is recruiting qualified, competent and dedicated educators to prepare our students to live in a world as responsible citizens and faithful stewards of creation. SJA is committed to excellence and provides a student-centered, Catholic-based, rigorous academic curriculum that values cultural and intellectual diversity.
Primary Responsibilities
Teacher's Aide works closely with the teacher in coordinating and implementing the curriculum of the school and rules of the classroom. The Aide will help in supervising the children in the classroom as well as on the playground.

Work cooperatively and efficiently as a team member
Assist teacher in setting up the learning environment and guiding children through learning activities
Supervise and monitor classroom and playground activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Religious Qualifications

Active, practicing Roman Catholic (Required)
Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
Professional Qualifications

Experience working with children
Positive references and recommendations
Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
Professional demeanor
CPR and First Aid upon hire
Cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Childcare Facility
Completion of the Diocesan Safe Environment Protocol upon hire
Basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic School philosophy, goals and objectives
Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students
Can-do, positive attitude
Works cooperatively and collaboratively
Physical Requirements
To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the aide must:

Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
St. James Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.