School Name: St. Mary School

Location: 130 E 13th Ave., Escondido, CA 92025

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Part time, 15 hours per week

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $16 - $18 per hour

Summary

The Diocese of San Diego 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. St. Mary School is a catholic private school located in Escondido, California. 

Kindergarten Instructional Aide Responsibilities:

• Supplement and reinforce the work of the classroom teacher 
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, lead one-on-one or small group learning activities 
• Assist the classroom teacher in monitoring student behavior and helping maintain discipline in the classroom 
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provide instructional push-in and pull-out intervention support 
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, emergency drills, activities, outside recreation, field trips, and pick-up and drop-off 
• Substitute for classroom teachers when needed 
• Perform 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 classroom 
• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents 
• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations 

Religious Qualifications:

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

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 youth 
• Positive professional references and recommendations 

Physical Requirements:

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the lead 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.

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. Mary 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.