Teacher Aides for 26-27 School Year St John EvangelistDiocese of Gary

St. John the Evangelist is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School.  We have a faith filled, team oriented culture and are seeking candidates for Aide positions at St. John the Evangelist School for the 26-27 school year. This is an excellent opportunity to get hands-on experience in the classroom for Elementary Education majors or people looking for summers off!

Specific Task/Duties:

• Assists teachers and students with lessons, such as reading circles, centers, work groups, projects,etc.
• Monitors student behavior and helps keep students focused and on task
• Helps to create and maintain organized, vibrant and stimulating classroom environment which may include changing bulletin boards, displaying student work or seasonal/liturgical decorations
• Handles setup and clean up of materials needed for science experiments, art projects, etc.
• Grades student work and posts grades to RenWeb in as directed by teachers
• Assists in supervising students and upholds strong discipline standards in classroom and within the entire school and ensures that students are never left unattended.
• Performs other duties as instructed by classroom teacher(s)
• Monitors and oversees all students during both indoor and outdoor recess periods and ensures the safety of all children during recess periods
• Helps to direct all students outside of normal class time such as during class changes, emergency drills, Mass or other liturgical celebrations, field trips and during drop off – pick up, etc.
• Participates, as directed by the Principal, in meetings, school committees, mandatory in-services and appropriate continuing education for professional development, which may be outside of the normal school day
• Chairs or participates in committees for special projects such as school assemblies, liturgical season, clubs and bowls, etc.
• Provides support for children with special learning needs in conjunction with the School Resource and classroom teacher
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with students, parents, administrators and other staff