ApplyJob TypePart-timeDescriptionSt. Mary's Catholic Church and School in Temple, Texas, seeks a dynamic disciple of Jesus who loves to encounter and make the beautiful. Our community commits daily to knowing, loving, and serving our Lord Jesus Christ and proclaiming the Good News of His Saving Grace to all we encounter. Our classical, parochial school lives out this mission by committing to our students academic excellence and spiritual development toward prayer, service, and love. We abide by the philosophy outlined below in our educational endeavors. The Classroom Aide will bring the beauty of our faith alive for students in grades pre-K through 8 and assist the teacher(s) in all classroom management aspects. The ideal candidate should create an environment that fosters creativity and stimulates childrens imagination, be capable of managing a classroom, and love what is good, true, and beautiful.If you are a committed Catholic passionate about helping students grow closer to God while learning more about His creation, we invite you to apply today!Philosophy of Education of St. Mary's Catholic School:We believe that God loves each child, and their ultimate purpose is communion with the Blessed Trinity. Therefore, we must help our students love God and neighbor wholeheartedly, think, judge, and act with the right reason, and use their education to embrace Catholic teachings and follow the example of Christ.To accomplish this aim, the school strives to create a Christian atmosphere of care and concern in which all children may grow toward their full potential spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. This is accomplished through encounters with what is good, true, and beautiful. The very nature of the child requires a coordinated education, which is the product of a cooperative effort by home, church, and school. Through this harmonious partnership, the aim of Catholic education is achieved.We believe that the "effective Catholic School must call its pupils to the conviction that people are more important than material gain, justice is more important than success, love is more important than esteem, and that collaboration unites while competition divides. The truly successful Catholic School student is not necessarily successful in every endeavor, but one who accepts Christian responsibility for fulfilling personal potential and shares these gifts with others." (Texas Catholic Conference Education Department)Job SummaryClassroom AideThe classroom assistant fulfills the schools mission by assisting the classroom teacher in planning, guiding, and evaluating the students learning process in the Catholic school for whom the teacher is responsible within the framework of the schools philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The classroom assistant helps the teacher prepare instructional materials, assists with students, and supports learning activities defined by the teacher. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.Ministerial CharacterCatholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christs mission present and enduring in the schools. To fulfill Christs mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing Christs mission with them and entrusting them with various responsibilities.Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.Essential DutiesSupports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the schoolActs as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic ChurchSupports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and DioceseMaintains confidentiality regarding school mattersCommunicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionalsMonitors and assists individual students in small instructional groups to support learning activitiesSupervises students at lunch, recess, and in routine movementPerforms clerical tasks, prepares instructional materials, and bulletin boards as indicated by the classroom teacherMeets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administrationDemonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habitsMaintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students, and staffMaintains current and accurate records according to school policyCollaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planningDemonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needsAbility to work well with students, parents, and colleagues in an instructional settingAbility to follow directions and handle multiple tasksPossesses proficient technology skillsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic ChurchAble to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formAble to work well with others in the school communitySkill in handling multiple tasks simultaneouslySkill in motivating and engaging students in the learning processSkill in organizing and relating information in an understandable formatClassroom Assistant Job Description (Continued Page 2 of 2)Skill in job appropriate technologySkill in critical thinking and planningMinimum QualificationsEducation:High school diploma or equivalentExperience:None requiredCertifications and Training:Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the principalMust submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 30 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.Must complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of the hire date, completing at least 25 hours each year.Salary Description$15/hour