Educational Assistant - Milwaukee, United States - Seton Catholic Schools Inc
Seton Catholic Schools Inc
Milwaukee, United States
Verified Company
3 weeks ago
Description
Position Description:
The Educational Assistant will support the lead teacher in maintaining a safe classroom culture and reinforcing academic and social expectations.
The Educational Assistant will receive daily directives from the lead teacher, generally including the following responsibilities:
- Assist teacher during whole group instruction by moving throughout the classroom to check for understanding from the students and ensure students are maintaining on-task behavior
- Conduct daily instruction with students oneonone or small group; emphasis on literacy and math
- Help prepare materials; Track attendance, setup equipment, make copies, create classroom/school displays, process student paperwork, document student social/behavioral progress and record grades
- Participate in classroom planning through preparation for, and at times, creation of lessons and assessments
- Provide the lead teacher with input when the teacher is preparing to meet with parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding student academic progress and behavior
- Supervise students; this may include, but is not limited to, during specials (Art, Music, Physical Education), startofday/endof
- Assume classroom leadership responsibilities when lead teacher is absent
- Be a model of exemplary character, selfesteem and selfdiscipline
Qualifications and Skills:
- Deep belief in all children and the mission of Seton Catholic Schools
- Ability to build strong relationships with students and collaborate with all school staff
- Demonstrated ability to operate with a growth mindset and personal responsibility for professional results
- Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs, highly preferred
- High school diploma or equivalency required
- Bilingual or Multilingual ability, highly preferred
Benefits (varies for full-time and part-time positions):
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Paid holidays
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program
- 403(b) retirement plan
- A collaborative, regional network of educators aligned to vision, mission and educational outcomes
- A commitment to hiring a diverse team, reflective of our school communities