Catholic School Search
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts is seeking a caring, collaborative, and enthusiastic Second Grade Teaching Assistant to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually within our vibrant Catholic school community. The ideal candidate is passionate about elementary education, enjoys working closely with young children, and is committed to fostering a nurturing and engaging classroom environment rooted in faith, academic excellence, creativity, and community.
At Alphonsus Academy, we believe in educating the whole child through rigorous academics, arts-integrated learning, and strong relationships with students and families.
Essential Responsibilities
Support the lead teacher in implementing daily classroom instruction and routines
Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce academic skills in reading,
writing, and math
Assist in creating a positive, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom
environment
Help supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and school
activities
Support classroom management using positive behavior strategies
Assist with lesson preparation, classroom materials, grading, and organization
Foster student creativity and engagement through arts-integrated activities and
hands-on learning experiences
Encourage kindness, inclusion, respect, and collaboration among students
Support students' social-emotional growth and faith formation within a Catholic school
setting
Collaborate effectively with teachers, specialists, support staff, and families
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
Participate in school events, meetings, and professional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Associate's degree or higher preferred
Experience working with elementary-aged children preferred
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Warm, patient, flexible, and positive demeanor
Commitment to supporting the mission and values of a Catholic school
Willingness to actively engage in the life of the school community
About Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
Located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
serves students from preschool through eighth grade in a faith-centered, arts-integrated
environment. The school emphasizes academic excellence, creativity, service, and community
while supporting students in reaching their full potential academically and personally.
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 $16.00 - $26.00. 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.