Teacher Associate

Teacher Associates assist teachers and students in the classroom to provide the best education possible for all students, supporting a positive, faith-filled safe environment. While a Teacher Associate may be a licensed teacher, they do not have to be. They are adults who love children, like to assist students in learning and are willing to do multiple tasks during the school day, including but not limited to working with student groups and individual students, supervising lunch and recess, and participating in faith activities. A parent, a grandparent, a college student, or someone wanting to be more involved in education.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents to be considered for an interview:

• Application for employment:

Job Duties

• Works with students as directed by the teacher.
• Collaborates with the teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean, learning environment
• Assists the teacher in preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities.
• Works with the teacher to facilitate activities for all children both indoors and outdoors; including daily recess.
• Assures the well- being and safety of the children in his/her care.
• Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a soft voice, and encourages this attitude from others
• Performs other tasks deemed necessary by the teacher and/or school administration and may be assigned to classes based on enrollment and student need.

Employment Requirements

• Experience in school setting, childcare setting, and/or working with children preferred
• State of Iowa Substitute License preferred but not required
• Practicing Catholic preferred but not required
• Certifications (VIRTUS, First Aid, CPR, etc.) and other AEA trainings or willing to obtain
• Strong social, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Physical abilities
• Lead activities, including physical activities
• May require lifting up to (but not limited to) 15 lbs
• Cleaning, which may require bending over or pushing objects

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person