Position: Preschool Classroom Aide, Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center School
Reports to: Principal, Sacred Heart Elementary School, Kingston, MA

School Mission:

Sacred Heart School System in Kingston, MA (SHS) is a private, Catholic, co-educational learning community for students in preschool through grade 8. As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence we strive to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge now and throughout their lives. In the tradition of the Sisters of Divine Providence, we seek to develop a community of faith that encourages students to act with compassion, to work for a just society, and to pursue opportunities to develop and share their God-given talents in service to society.

Position Overview:

The Sacred Heart Elementary School and Early Childhood Center are part of Sacred Heart School System, which is sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence. A Teacher at Sacred Heart School is responsible for creating a faith-based, safe, nurturing, and innovative learning environment within his/her classroom. The Teacher works collaboratively and communicates effectively with all members of the Sacred Heart community, including students, parents, faculty, administrators and staff in creating a culture that is respectful, welcoming and engaging, and inspires a love for learning.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Teach basic academic, social, and other formative skills.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students for whom he/she is responsible.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
• Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities, in order to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Qualifications and Experience:
• A Bachelor of Education
• State EEC certification
• Familiarity with theories and practices of child development
• Knowledgeable of first aid and emergency procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Practicing Catholic who has knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith.
• Strong communications and listening skills.
• Analytical skills, able to observe a child and recognize, and develop a plan to deal with, issues, if they exist.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Stress management skills
• Highly organized, able to manage time well and be a good decision maker.

• Position Type:Full-time
• Positions Available:1

Job Category :Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Archdiocese of Boston does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices (consistent with those religious exemptions provided in statutory and constitutional law) on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 yearof relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Chick , Director: Early Childhood Center
• 329 Bishops Highway
• Kingston,Massachusetts 02364

• Phone: 781 585-2290
• Email: click here

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