Educational Assistant

Position Title: Educational Assistant

Classification: 10-month, hourly, non-exempt

Reports To:  Principal - St. Rose

Join the Transformation of Catholic Education in Milwaukee
Seton Catholic Schools is a network of K-8 parish schools in Milwaukee. There are currently 15 schools serving 3,500 students in the network. The network is planned to expand to a total of 20 schools serving nearly 8,000 students, making Seton the largest Catholic elementary school network in the country. Seton is strengthening academics, faith formation and life-long outcomes for all students and is a unique model on the front end of transforming Catholic education in Milwaukee and across the nation.

Position Description:

The Educational Assistant will support the lead teacher in maintaining a safe classroom culture and reinforcing academic and social expectations. They will work together to drive student achievement by providing high quality, differentiated implementation of the school’s curriculum. This partnership will allow more collaboration, individualized instruction and support for school-wide events. Additionally, Educational Assistants will receive in-school and network professional development as well as coaching from principals.

The Educational Assistant will receive daily directives from the lead teacher, generally including the following responsibilities:

• Assist teacher during whole group instruction by moving throughout the classroom to check for understanding from the students and ensure students are maintaining on-task behavior

• Conduct daily instruction with students one-on-one or small group; emphasis on literacy and math

• Help prepare materials; Track attendance, set-up equipment, make copies, create classroom/school displays, process student paperwork, document student social/behavioral progress and record grades

• Participate in classroom planning through preparation for, and at times, creation of lessons and assessments

• Provide the lead teacher with input when the teacher is preparing to meet with parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding student academic progress and behavior

• Supervise students; this may include, but is not limited to, during specials (Art, Music, Physical Education), start-of-day/end-of- day activities, meals, recess, bathroom breaks, in the library, during Mass or other religious activities, computer lab, or on field trips, as assigned

• Assume classroom leadership responsibilities when lead teacher is absent

• Be a model of exemplary character, self-esteem and self-discipline

Qualifications and Skills:

• Deep belief in all children and the mission of Seton Catholic Schools

• Ability to build strong relationships with students and collaborate with all school staff

• Demonstrated ability to operate with a growth mindset and personal responsibility for professional results

• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs, highly preferred

• High school diploma or equivalency required

• Bilingual or Multilingual ability, highly preferred

Compensation: (Varies for full-time & part-time)

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary insurance plans.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program.
• 403(b) retirement plan and FSA plan available.
• Unlimited potential for professional growth—we are building a new model for urban, Catholic education.

Physical Demands: This position requires physical skills that will allow the employee to work in a typical office setting, such as standing, sitting, talking and listening on the phone, and moving between offices and buildings. The ability to drive a car and travel between schools is essential. The employee must occasionally lift and move boxes and supplies up to 20 pounds.