1st Grade Teacher Assistant - Holy Family Catholic Academy - Inverness - Vicariate I

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The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 154 elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private
school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years

Primary Function

The classroom teacher assistant is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, responsible adults under the direction of the classroom teacher/team

Key Relationships

The teacher assistant reports to the principal and is supervised by the principal. Other key relationships include the assistant principal, grade level team, and his/her assigned teacher. 

Qualifications and Requirements 

• A Bachelor's Degree- preferred 
• High School Degree- required 
• Ability to teach appropriate grade-level curriculum 
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with the assigned teacher or grade-level teaching staff

Personal and Professional Qualities

The teacher assistant must have the ability to work tactfully and effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.

He/she must display evidence of an educational philosophy in agreement with that of Holy Family Catholic Academy.

He/she must display an ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.

Professional Responsibilities

• Adheres to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of the Academy
• Utilizes effective instructional strategies with students 
• Manages the students in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all
• Completes annual goals 
• Maintains a positive rapport with all members of HFCA community
• Fulfills routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner

Additional Requirements

• Respects the integrity of fellow staff, students, and parents by being discreet and tactful when discussing student and school-related issues
• Demonstrates flexibility and models collegiality
• Fulfills routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner
• Executes lesson plans as determined by the classroom teacher
• Uses instructional time efficiently
• Utilizes correct and appropriate written and oral communication in conversations, reports, and meetings
• Is punctual and effective in duties such as: morning supervision, hallway supervision, lunch supervision, after-school supervision, and curb or bus duty

Physical Demands and Environment: Some heavy lifting up to 30 pounds may be required

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential

This job description is intended to describe the essential functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements of the job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements.  Other functions may be assigned, and management reserves the right to add to or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here

This position has an hourly range of $15.50 - $17.00. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.