Holy Family, South Bend - Kindergarten Aide

Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide 

Holy Family School in South Bend is in search of a qualified person to aid two Kindergarten teachers. The ideal candidate will be faith-filled and dedicated to providing quality care for students of all abilities integrating the mission of Holy Family School and the Diocese of Fort Wayne / South Bend in all classroom activities. 

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Work with teachers to foster a nurturing environment, promote social / emotional development, and care for the individual needs of each student. 

• Aid the classroom teacher with classroom management helping maintain student organization, behavior, and transitions throughout the day.

• Assists with copying, delivering materials to the Office, and accompanying children as they move about the building.

• Works with students individually or in small groups as directed by the classroom teacher to facilitate classroom instruction.

• Communicates regularly and effectively with the classroom teacher, related arts teachers, and Office personnel regarding kindergarten classroom plans.

• Works cooperatively with administrators, kindergarten classroom teachers, other staff, and parents on various initiatives, projects, and field trips as directed by classroom teachers and administration.

• Substitutes when asked for kindergarten classroom teacher absences. 

• Recognizes the variety of student learning styles and facilitates learning by working with the classroom teacher to provide for individual student needs.

• Commits to ongoing faith formation and professional growth.

• Fosters the spiritual development of students by modeling Catholic doctrine, values, and morals.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• High School Diploma 

• High level thinking and problem solving skills.

• Ability to speak and write fluently and grammatically correct English. 

• Strong written, verbal presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs, 

• Stand for 30 minutes at a time, 

• Operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment.

• Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Interested parties should send inquiries and resume to Principal, Brittany Cains, at [email protected] or Assistant Principal, Cheryl Meyer, at [email protected]