Instructional Teacher Assistant

Hours per week: 37.5

Position Summary:

The Cathedral School in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Instructional Teacher Assistant. The teacher assistant will support the lead teacher and share in the responsibilities for the safety and physical well-being of the children, as well as engage the children in play and activities that are developmentally appropriate.

Key responsibilities:

• Integrate values and attitudes that support the mission of Catholic education and Cathedral School
• Support classroom teacher instruction and integration of 21st Century skills
• Exhibit a strong sense of personal accountability and high expectations for student academic achievement, as well as behavioral and social-emotional development
• Fulfill extra classroom or school-wide student supervisory duties as assigned (i.e. recess duty, lunch duty, carpool, etc.)
• Develop and maintain positive, professional collaboration, communication and relationships with students, colleagues, parish staff, and school families
• Work with small groups of students to support grade level instructional goals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ideal candidates will hold an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in child development, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or related field.
• 3+ years of work experience in or related to Education/Teaching or Childcare.
• Well organized
• Proficient in basic technology skills preferably with a working knowledge of Google Suite for Education including Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, and Gmail
• Employment is contingent upon applicants satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.

Position Start Date: 12/1/2024