Job Description

Title: After School Assistant, Part-Time (10 hrs./wk.)

Reports to: Principal

Location: Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School | Venice, FL

Classification: Hourly/Non-exempt

Overview

Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School, within the Diocese of Venice in Florida, Inc. works diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example teachers support all of the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives.

Our After School Assistants embrace the purpose of teaching and witness the tenets of the Catholic Faith, instill a sense of Christ’s mission, charity and service to others; draw the school community into worship and to build, support and maintain a Catholic culture throughout the School and create a vibrant Catholic culture within the classroom, emphasized through words, deeds, manner of dress and actions.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the After School Lead, assistants’ students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments which can include but are not limited to reading stories, listening to students reading, language, spelling, motor perception programs, etc. for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Implements instructional learning activities for the purpose of improving students’ academic, physical and social skills.
• Maintains equipment, work area, student files and records, takes attendance, checks homework, etc.
• Monitors individual and or groups of children in a variety of settings (i.e., classroom, playground, library).
• Enforces school rules and procedures for behavior.
• Ensures students are safe at all times.
• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student development.
• Any other work assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience working with children from Kindergarten through Middle School.
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral.
• Proficiency with computer network systems and software programs.
• Ability to use technology to enhance student learning.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Undergoing a FDLE Level 2 background check.

Please note: State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based positions. For informational purpose only click the link https://info.flclearinghouse.com/