Kindergarten / 1st Grade Teachers Aide

Job Title: Kindergarten & 1st Grade Teacher’s Aide

School Year: 2025–2026

School: St. Thomas More Academy (STMA)

Location: Middletown, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time (Academic Year, 10-Month Position)

Reports To: Principal

 

Position Summary

STMA is seeking a dedicated and faithful Teacher’s Aide to assist in Kindergarten and 1st Grade classrooms for the 2025–2026 academic year. The Teacher’s Aide will support the lead teacher in implementing a classical Catholic curriculum, maintaining a nurturing and orderly classroom environment, and helping students grow in virtue, knowledge, and love of God. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic who lives in full accord with the teachings of the Church and joyfully participates in the liturgical and prayer life of the school.

Essential Responsibilities

Instructional Support:

•  Assist the lead teacher with lesson preparation, classroom activities, and instruction in a classical framework.

•  Provide individualized or small group support to students under the direction of the teacher.

•  Help implement hands-on learning and reinforce phonics, reading, math, penmanship, and catechesis lessons.

Spiritual and Moral Formation:

•  Lead and model Catholic prayers, including daily classroom prayer, Angelus, Rosary, and participation in Mass and liturgical seasons.

•  Support students in developing habits of attention, reverence, and responsibility rooted in Catholic virtue.

•  Assist with preparation for school-wide liturgies and special religious celebrations.

Classroom Management and Organization:

•  Maintain a clean, organized, and joyful learning environment.

•  Assist with the supervision of students during classroom transitions, recess, lunch, and dismissal.

•  Help manage classroom materials, bulletin boards, and student work displays.

Administrative and Operational Support:

•  Prepare, organize, and distribute classroom materials and supplies.

•  Support record-keeping, copying, filing, and other clerical duties as needed.

•  Assist with classroom events, field trips, and parent communications.

 

 

 

Qualifications

•  Practicing Catholic in full communion with the teachings and moral life of the Catholic Church.

•  Willing and able to participate in Catholic liturgy and lead Catholic prayer.

•  Previous experience working with young children, especially in an educational setting, is preferred.

•  Demonstrated love for children, patience, and ability to follow the direction of the lead teacher.

•  Familiarity with or willingness to learn about classical education principles and pedagogy.

•  Bachelor’s Degree for from a fully accredited college. Degree in teaching, theology, and/or education (Preferred: Newman Guide recognized Catholic college or university preferred)

 

Position Details

•    – Schedule: Monday–Friday, following the academic school calendar.

•    – Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

•    – Start Date: August 2025

•    – Location: St Thomas More Academy, Middletown, MD

 

Application Requirements

•    Resume

•    Cover letter expressing interest and alignment with the school’s Catholic and classical mission

•    Background check and Safe Environment Training required prior to start

 

To apply, please submit all required documents to:

Daniel Lesho Ed.D

Principal

leshod@stma.org