Instructional Aide (Elementary and Extended Care)

School Name: Nazareth School

Location: 10728 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Full time, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour 

Nazareth School is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate educator who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. Nazareth School is a catholic private school located in San Diego, California.

Instructional Aide Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers with instructional tasks such as supervising students, assisting with classwork, and helping monitor homework and assessments. 
• Facilitate small-group activities and provide individual support to students as directed by the teacher. 
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, transitions, and Extended Care to ensure safety and positive behavior. 
• Assist with daily routines such as hot lunch distribution, Extended Care check-in/check-out, snack distribution, and communication with parents. 
• Provide basic technology support in the classroom and Extended Care as needed. 
• Attend staff or support meetings as needed and communicate student concerns to the classroom teacher or Principal. 

What Nazareth School – San Diego Offers You 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. 
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance. 
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. 
• Lay Employees’ Pension Plan. 
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. 
• Paid Sick Leave and Voluntary Wellness Leave.  
• 6 paid holidays. 
• Classroom/Extended Care reimbursement and professional development opportunities. 

Please note: Specific benefits and perks may vary based on position and diocesan policies. 

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children (preferred but not required). 
• Strong organizational and communication skills. 
• A collaborative, proactive attitude and willingness to support teachers, staff, and Extended Care programming as needs arise. 
• Commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for students in a Catholic school setting. 
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). 

Physical Requirements: To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the instructional 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.

Nazareth School 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.