Instructional Teaching Assistant - Christ the King

Christ the King Catholic School is seeking a full-time Instructional Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This role provides valuable classroom experience in a supportive, faith-based environment.

The Instructional Teaching Assistant will work closely with a lead teacher to support lesson delivery, provide small-group instruction, and assist with behavior management to create a positive and engaging learning space. This position provides an opportunity for growth as qualified Instructional Teaching Assistants are given first consideration should a teaching vacancy occur.

Candidates should be able to fulfill the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Catholic Faith

• Integrate faith and prayer in both private and professional life • Live the commitment to Gospel values and Catholic teachings • Maintain required catechetical certifications • Foster the development of the faith of the students both inside and out of the classroom • Be committed to personal and spiritual growth for self and others

Core Values

The following Core Values will guide decisions and actions to actively cultivate a Salesian culture with colleagues, students, and parents:

• Faith-filled • Joyful • Professional • Engaged

Professional Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to the mission of the school • Support and implement Diocesan/school policies and practices • Engage in opportunities to grow professionally that are aligned with their personal, school, and diocesan professional development plans • Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with all colleagues • Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with all parents/legal guardians • Maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with all students

Job Duties

• Work with the classroom teacher, when directed, to assist students to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by doing the following: • Clarifying and explaining instructions • Ensuring that students can use equipment and materials provided • Motivating and encouraging student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance, and help with learning tasks as appropriate to students' needs • Consistently and effectively implement agreed behavior management strategies • Help to make appropriate resources to support student learning • Work with small groups of students for remediation or enrichment at the discretion of the classroom teacher • Attend monthly Staff Mission meetings after school from 3:30 to 4:30 on designated Thursdays • Assist the classroom teacher in creation of materials needed for classroom lessons • Supervise during lunch, recess, and dismissal/arrival as designated by the teacher

Ideal candidates should have experience in a classroom setting or a degree in education and possess strong collaboration and communication skills. This position includes full benefits, with the salary dependent on experience. All candidates must pass a Level II background screening before employment.