TEACHING ASSISTANT – Part-time

St. Croix Catholic School in Stillwater, MN is seeking a Teaching Assistant  for 1st and 2nd grades.

Job Purpose:  The different instructional and non-instructional roles that a teacher plays should be permeated by a Christ-like orientation which is seen daily in what the teacher says and does in his/her classroom environment and in the larger school community. 

Representative Responsibilities:

1. Instructs children in the teachings of the Catholic Church by word and example.
2. Establishes the teaching of religion and the internalization of the life of virtue as the highest priority of the school.
3. Assist classroom teacher with providing instruction and support in various classroom settings- large group, small group, and working with individual students- in order to meet diverse student needs
4. As directed by the teacher and/or Resource Support Team, works with individual students and groups to reinforce curricular concepts and skills and classroom procedure
5. Demonstrates familiarity with the curriculum, methods, procedures, schedule, and resources used by the teacher.
6. Supervises teacher-planned activities
7. Provides the teacher with pertinent information about individual students and assists the teacher with keeping records related to students’ progress
8. Assists the teacher with preparing, organizing, and maintaining classroom areas, materials, and equipment.

1. Bachelor’s degree preferred
2. Experience working with children of the age level assigned.
3. A commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church and St. Croix Catholic School.
4. High level of organization.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Working knowledge and/or willingness to receive training in reading and math teaching/learning techniques and strategies.
7. Ability to work together and maintain a collegial atmosphere in and out of the classroom.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to careers@stccs.com.