Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant- Blessed Sacrament Catholic School

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Description

FLSA Status: Full-time/Exempt

Benefits include: Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability, After School Care for Teacher's children and Tuition Discount.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is seeking a full-time Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant for the 2024/2025 school year. Rooted in the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. Blessed Sacrament strives to provide, within an active Christian learning environment, quality education and formation of the whole person, by nurturing the development of each child's talents in the love and service of God and community. As a University of the Incarnate Word Brainpower Connection member school, Blessed Sacrament is committed to providing educational pathways rich in history and tradition.

Blessed Sacrament, in collaboration with PK4SA, is committed to strengthening our school's early childhood program. As a grant school, the HighScope Curriculum is used which promotes teacher-student interaction, the classroom learning environment, student daily routine, and authentic assessment. The Instructional Assistant will receive professional development training to ensure the HighScope Curriculum is being implemented with fidelity.

In addition to the qualifications listed below, candidates should demonstrate creativity, cooperation, dependability, enthusiasm, organization, resourcefulness, and positive energy.

The Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant reports to the Principal. The school's Pre-Kindergarten Teacher and Primary Level Coordinator assist the Principal in certain aspects of campus responsibilities.

The Instructional Assistant fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting the classroom teacher in planning, guiding, and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment. The Instructional Assistant assists the classroom teacher in evaluating the learning process of the students in the Catholic school for whom the teacher is responsible within the framework of the school's philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The Instructional Assistant helps the teacher prepare instructional materials, assists students, and supports learning activities that have been defined by the teacher.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school

• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church

• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees

• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters

• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals

• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits

• Monitors and assists individual students in small instructional groups to support learning activities

• Supervises students at lunch, recess, and in routine movement

• Performs clerical tasks, prepares instructional materials and bulletin boards as indicated by the classroom teacher

• Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the school administration and Archdiocese of San Antonio

• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits

• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff

Important Job Functions

• Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy

• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning

• Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs

• Ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues in an instructional setting

• Ability to follow directions and handle multiple tasks

• Possesses proficient technology skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church

• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form

• Able to work well with others in a school community

• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously

• Skill in job-appropriate technology

• Skill in critical thinking and planning

• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process

• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format

Working Conditions

• Required to work some nights and weekends

• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress

• Required to work a minimum of a full school day

• Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions

Mental/Physical Demands

• Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment

• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger

• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis

• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading

• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement

Other Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience supervising children preferred

• Instructional Assistant Certification (Blessed Sacrament will provide funding for this Certification)

• Preferred knowledge of HighScope Curriculum

• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred as Spanish is taught daily

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.