4th and 5th Grade Instructional Aide in La Jolla, California at Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego

School Name: All Hallows Academy
Location: 2390 Nautilus St., La Jolla, CA 92037

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; hourly

Hourly Rate: $22.50/hr.

Job Summary

The instructional aide will directly assist the teacher and the principal with their work with students. This role will serve both the 4th grade class and the 5th grade class.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Prepare work as directed by the teacher
• File student papers
• Escort and supervise students
• Supervise student’s 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
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected by classroom teachers
• Assist with daily classroom routine
• Other duties as assigned

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• The ability to work within the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith

Professional Qualifications

• Must have an understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students being serviced
• Must be able to use the classroom management system and techniques that are established for the classroom
• Must work cooperatively with the assigned teacher and other staff members
• Must be organized, and have the ability to be attentive to detail
• Exhibit a professional demeanor
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work with technology; knowledge of Apple products and other software

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 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.

All Hallows Academy, 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.

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