Part-Time Transitional Kindergarten AideDiocese of Orange

Part-Time Instructional Aide and/or Extended Day Aide

Position Overview

Saint Juliana Falconieri Catholic School is seeking a warm, patient, and dedicated individual to serve as a Part-Time Instructional Aide and/ or Extended Day Aide. As a Catholic school, we are committed to providing an environment where faith and academic excellence meet.

The ideal candidate will support the Lead Teacher in creating a nurturing, faith-filled classroom culture while assisting with the academic, social, and spiritual development of our youngest learners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Classroom Support & Instruction

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lessons.
• Work with small groups or individual students to reinforce learning concepts.
• Prepare materials for daily activities, crafts, and lessons.

1. Faith Formation

• Model Catholic values and Christian charity in all interactions with students, staff, and parents.
• Help supervise students during school Mass, prayer services, and religious celebrations.

1. Student Supervision & Safety

• Supervise students during recess, lunch, and/or afterschool. 
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Assist with basic needs, including helping children with jackets, shoes, or minor spills.

1. Administrative Assistance

• Help with grading assignments, organizing folders, and displaying student work.
• Assist in maintaining classroom records and observations as requested by the teacher.

Qualifications

• Faith: A practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred.
• Education: High school diploma required; some college coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus.
• Experience: Previous experience working with young children in a school, daycare, or camp setting preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive "team-player" attitude.
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit on the floor, bend, and lean over small desks.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods during playground supervision.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Principal Terri Puccini, Ed.D. at terri.puccini@stjulianaschool.org and copy Nanci De la Rosa-Ricco, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent nricco@rcbo.org to receive diocesan application guidelines and forms.