Kindergarten Instructional Aide (part time)

School Name: Our Lady’s School

Location: 650 24th Street, San Diego, CA 92102

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Part Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour

Our Lady's 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. Our Lady’s School is a catholic private school located in San Diego, California.

Instructional Aide Responsibilities:

• Assist in lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Work directly with students, providing small group support for instruction and enrichment.
• Help manage classroom materials and student records.
• Provide supervision during recess and lunch, ensuring a safe and positive environment.
• Support teacher-led classroom activities and help in preparing engaging bulletin boards and classroom displays.

Religious Qualifications:

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

Professional Qualifications:

• A basic understanding of child development and how to relate to students in an engaging and positive way.
• High School Diploma or higher required.
• The ability to collaborate with teachers and staff while demonstrating a professional demeanor.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Catholic traditions is a plus, but we welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are willing to learn and grow in our faith-based community.

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.

Our Lady’s School, 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.