Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Teacher Assistant 

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:    Teaching Assistant

Department:           Catholic Schools

Grade:                     K-8

Supervisor:             Principal

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher assistant is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; under the direction of the teacher, assumes responsibility for management of the grades or classes assigned; assists the teacher by keeping detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:

• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
• Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.

Assists with the management of the classes assigned:

• Provides a positive learning environment.
• Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.
• Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
• Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents. 

Establishes positive school-community relationships:

• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
• Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
• Maintains awareness of his/her role in the Catholic school and its impact on the community.
•  Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the teacher. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters.
• Must use verbal and written language correctly.
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook.

 Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree 
• Must participate in Safe Environment (Called to Protect) Training and sign the Code of Conduct
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed