Teacher Assistant

Description

MISSION STATEMENT FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

A Catholic school is unique because of its total commitment to the three-fold purpose of Christian education: message, community, and service. It creates an atmosphere where Catholic faith can be integrated with life and learning...It equips the student to understand his role in his individual, and in his global family, and deepens his awareness of human needs....

SUMMARY

The Early Learning Center Teacher Assistant supports the Lead Teacher and Early Learning Center Administration in providing and maintaining a warm, safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment where each child can grow academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The Teacher Assistant helps implement daily classroom activities, supports the developmental needs of young children, and contributes to a positive and faith-filled learning environment rooted in Catholic values.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by its employees.

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living.
2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assists the lead teacher in providing and managing a warm, safe, healthy nurturing learning environment in which each child can grow intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
• Meets children' needs in all areas. 
• Carries out appropriate, positive, guidance as established by the teacher. 
• Implements  program goals.
• Participates  as a cooperative and supportive team member.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Worked with children for at least 1 year in a group setting.
• Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. 
• Early Learning Center employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. 
• Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the Diocese.
• Current DCF 45 hours, or willingness to complete.
• First Aide certified, or willingness to complete.
• Fire Extinguisher Training to be completed.
• CDA, or willingness to pursue.

All candidates are required to fulfill the Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Certification process and undergo screening with the Clearinghouse Care Provider Background Screen via the following websites:

https://www.orlandodiocese.org/office/safe-environment/

https://info.flclearinghouse.com