Teacher Aide

Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
  • Apply easily
DescriptionOur Lady of Hope Catholic School is seeking a full-time classroom teacher aide to assist the teacher in conducting classroom exercises, tutor students, and maintain order in classroom, cafeteria and on playground.Responsibilities:
  • Implement activities and opportunities to encourage children's curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving.
  • Provide care for students' physical, social, and emotional needs while promoting and modeling the mission of the Catholic Church.
  • Assist the lead classroom teacher in preparing materials, directing activities, and caring for each student while encouraging spiritual and mental growth to ensure proper development.
  • Participate in and complete required training through professional development opportunities.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, including confidentiality, when working with administration, staff, parents, and children while promoting positive relationships and effectively communicating with others.
  • Lead children to meet high behavior standards
  • Supervise children indoors and outdoors.
  • Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the building administration.
  • Be an active member of a faith community and be a model of the teachings of Jesus.
  • Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset.
  • Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred but not required.
Our Lady of Hope offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes personal days, sick leave plus paid holidays.RequirementsNote: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.

Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph