Classroom Teacher Assistant / Aide (Part-Time)
Job Summary
We are seeking a part-time Classroom Teacher Assistant/Aide who genuinely enjoys working with young children and thrives in a supportive educational environment. In this role, you will work closely with the lead teacher to ensure a safe, engaging, and structured classroom.
The ideal candidate is proactive, excellent at taking direction, and passionate about helping students succeed both individually and as a group.
Schedule & Compensation
- Hours: 20 hours per week - follows the academic school calendar - late August to late May - unpaid time off during standard school breaks.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday (precise daily hours to be discussed).
- Pay Range: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour based on experience and education.
- Sick and Safe Leave
- Paid Family Medical Leave
Key Responsibilities
As a Classroom Teacher Assistant/Aide, you will support the lead teacher in a variety of daily academic and supervisory tasks, including:
- Instructional Support: Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and daily activities.
- Classroom Management: Help maintain a positive, orderly, and focused learning environment at the direction of the lead teacher.
- Student Supervision: Actively supervise students during classroom activities, lunch, and outdoor recess to ensure safety.
- Material Preparation: Assist the teacher with preparing instructional materials, setting up activities, and organizing the classroom.
- Assessment Assistance: Help review and assess student work or track individual growth under the explicit guidance of the teacher.
- Student Care: Provide basic assistance to students who are ill or injured.
- Collaboration: Perform other supportive duties as requested by the classroom teacher or school principal to ensure a smooth school day.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Previous successful experience working with children in an elementary school, preschool, or structured childcare setting is required.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required (Associate’s degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education/Child Development is a plus).
- Skills: Ability to take direction well and work collaboratively as part of an educational team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a natural ability to understand the diverse needs of individual children.
- Ability to stand, walk, and interact with children for extended periods (including outdoor recess).
- Mission Alignment: Willingness to support and respect the Christ-centered mission values, and beliefs of Resurrection Lutheran School.