Upper Grades (5-8) Teaching Assistant

St. Paul Catholic School
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
New Bern, NC
Posted Date

Position Summary:

Saint Paul Catholic School in New Bern, NC is seeking a teacher’s assistant (TA) for Upper School in grades 5-8. The TA helps the ELA and/or Math teacher with administration of lessons. They are a positive and helpful role model.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist the Teacher in meeting the individual needs of the children.
  • Meet daily with the Teacher to discuss the planned instructional materials for the day.
  • Take initiative to direct, guide and motivate the children in various areas of the learning  center.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Make progress on identified annual professional goals.
  • Help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
  • Prepare materials for presentation.
  • Support classroom discipline.
  • Familiarize oneself with the contents of the Parent/Student Handbook.
  • Assist in leaving the classroom in good order.
  • Attend staff meetings and appropriate in-service workshops (which includes current  certification in CPR/1st Aid).

Minimum Requirements: 

  • High school diploma.
  • A minimum of 3 years of professional work experience, preferably with students in grades 5th-8th.
  • Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
  • Must complete the diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training prior to start.