Teacher Assistant- 4 year olds at St. Thomas More Catholic Church – Austin, Texas

Teacher Assistant- 4-year-old classroom

Who We Are:

At St. Thomas More Preschool, our goal is to offer our students a positive and enjoyable experience that will allow them to grow intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Our school gives special attention to the developmental stages, skills and needs of each child while encouraging and nurturing his or her God-given abilities. The program has been carefully developed for the enrichment of the whole child and is fully licensed by the State of Texas.

Job Responsibilities:

· Helps implement a meaningful learning experience; the Assistant role is designed to interact with the children in classroom activities and to support the classroom teacher.

· Follow lesson plans provided by the teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.

· Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation and maintain a positive learning environment.

· Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including playground and cafeteria.

· Assist the teacher in both setting up the classroom in the morning as well as in the afternoons.

· Clean tables after snacks and lunch as well as sweep the floors.

· Assist in daily cleaning of the classroom.

· Other duties as assigned

What you will need:

• Passion to influence the lives of pre-kindergarten children.

• Patience in lovingly meeting young learners' spiritual, academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.

• Patience in accepting guidance and assignments from the classroom teacher.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma

Experience

• Working with young children is preferred.

Certifications and Training:

• Valid Texas driver's license.

• Compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

Hours:

The preschool is open Monday-Thursday. Work hours are 9 am to 2 pm.

Physical Demands:

• Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks equipment, etc.

• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak daily.

• Required to monitor students in various locations, including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather.