Teacher Assistant Elementary

THE POSITION:  A classroom assistant helps teachers with classroom tasks and management. You goal is to enable teachers to focus solely on educating students. As a classroom assistant, your duties include working with children who need extra attention, correcting student work, and performing various clerical tasks. You may prepare equipment or activities based on teacher’s lesson plan. You may be asked to supervise children in the classroom, hallways, and/or outside.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Getting the classroom ready for lesson and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
• Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
• Recording and reporting a pupil’s progress to the Teacher
• Helping pupils stay focused during class hours
• Supervising group activities, recess, dismissal or start-of-school day, cafeteria, and field trips
• Helping Teachers manage student behavior
• Looking after children unwell or upset
• Providing a healthy an safe learning environment for children
• Additional duties assigned by the principal.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant field is preferred
• Experience as a teaching assistant or similar role preferred
• Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices
• Must have a compassionate and positive attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• An active Christian, Catholic preferred, in good standing with the church

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Good people skills are essential as the person who works in this position works around children and with others as a team
• Able to communicate clearly, be self-aware of appearance, language and behavior at all times 
• Able to foster team work; able to work with others in a supportive manner
• Be willing and able to receive ongoing training in regard to any aspect of this position
• Have a positive and supportive attitude toward the Catholic Church, her teachings and her work; refrain from public promotion or approval of any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic Doctrine or morals
• Capable of receiving and following instructions
• A self-starter, capable of independent work
• Must meet all requirements to pass a background check 
• Must complete all classes/seminars as directed by Good Shepherd Catholic School and the Archdiocese of Denver 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to be physically active for the number of hours prescribed by the employment contract 
• Must be mentally alert at all times. Position requires working with equipment and safety must be observed at all times. Safety applies not only to the worker but to those who may be around the worker
• Must be able to stand as directed by the learning activity or supervising duty
• The position may require lifting objects up to 30 lbs. 
• Must be able to tolerate loud noises associated with ordinary management of children

About the Employer
Good Shepherd Catholic School is located in Denver, Colorado and serves students from 3-year-old Preschool through 8th Grade. We serve about 450 students with two rounds of each grade. We live our motto, Learn, Love, Pray, and Serve and dedicate ourselves to modeling the life of Jesus Christ for each other and our families as we form disciples who will be lights to our communities and our world.

Visit www.goodshepherddenver.org for more information and contact Principal Joe Barrett at [email protected]

Location: 620 Elizabeth St, Denver, CO 80206

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, Benefits Eligible – health, dental, vision, paid time off