Instructional Aide (4th and 5th grades) for the 2026-2027 School Year at Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego – Chula Vista, California

School Name: St. Rose of Lima School

Location: 278 Alvarado St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Full time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $19 - $22/hour based on experience

St. Rose of Lima 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.

General Aide Responsibilities

• Prepare work as directed by the teacher
• File student papers
• Escort and supervise students
• Supervise students' playtime
• Facilitate students in the library checking out books and returning books
• Assist with field trip arrangements
• Work with small groups for tutorial or enrichment purposes
• Substitute for the teacher when needed- short term
• Assist with daily classroom routine
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative/Other Responsibilities

• Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Maintain a neat and orderly work space
• Verify student absences and assist with maintaining daily attendance and safety logs.
• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, and staff information/conversations
• Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require

Religious Qualifications

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work with small groups to support 4th & 5th grade students who either struggle or need to be challenged
• Computer literate - knowledge of Renaissance STAR testing & AR, IXL, and use of Chrome Book operating system
• Ability to work with multiple teachers
• Ability to create a positive learning environment
• Be flexible

Professional Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
• Experience working with children within education, child development or related field (preferred)
• Professional appearance and manner
• Positive professional references and recommendations

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 aide will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis
• 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, and/or field trips.

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.

St. Rose of Lima 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.