Teacher/School Aide – Saint Thomas More School-San Francisco

Teacher/School Aide Position Available, Grades TK-8
●Part-time and full time employment will be considered
St. Thomas More School, an Archdiocesan Catholic school in San Francisco, is seeking an exceptional teacher/school aide. We are looking for a talented, creative, hard-working, team player with a broad range of skills, along with an appreciation of developmental characteristics of TK-8 students to join our strong faculty.
St. Thomas More School, San Francisco is a TK-8 school that has been providing excellence in Catholic education since 1954. Combining deep-rooted traditions and current best practices, the school is dedicated to educating the whole child so that he or she may be successful in the 21st century. Educators focus on teaching students to be thoughtful, spiritual, and nurturing individuals, highly eff ective communicators, and involved knowledge seekers. The school community is seeking a qualifi ed teacher/school aide. Part-time and full time positions will be considered.
Our Mission
Guided by Catholic values, St. Thomas More School is committed to educating each individual based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. We advocate academic excellence and inspire spiritual, intellectual and social growth. We prepare our diverse community of students to become citizens committed to service and stewardship.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate must have the ability to assist in engaging and innovative lessons that allow our students to grow academically, socially and emotionally. Incorporating technology and hands-on learning experiences into the classroom
with enthusiasm, as well as coordinating and working with both administration and colleagues is an expectation. Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing as well as excellent classroom management skills are required. The ideal candidate is committed to excellence and supports and upholds the mission and vision of St. Thomas More Catholic school.
Qualifi cations
●Bachelor’s degree preferred
●Elementary school teaching experience preferred
●Youth development experience preferred
●Growth mindset familiarity and/or openness/willingness to learn
Teacher/School Aide Position Description
Classroom Responsibilities
To assist an elementary classroom teacher in the following:
●Provide individual and small group instruction, with guidance from theteacher. Assists students with or without the teacher.
●Assist with the organization and maintenance of an orderly and organizedclassroom environment, which facilitates the everyday activities and themanagement of the classroom
●Demonstrate eff ective behavioral management strategies under thedirection of the classroom teacher or designated administrator
●Provide a safe environment when working with students in order to facilitatetheir learning
●Assist the teacher in the preparation of instructional materials such asbulletin boards, games, instructional materials, etc.
●Assist teacher with liturgical preparations
●Assist with enrichment and/or remedial work activities
●Perform other duties consistent with the job description
External Responsibilities
●Lunch and/or recess duty as assigned by Principal
●Support educational programs in the school site
●Be willing learn and use school technology
●Other duties assigned by Principal including occasional substitute coverage
Hourly Pay Range $19.00+ per hour (commensurate with experience)
●Full benefi ts included if working more than 20 hours week
●Maximum 37.5 hours per week
Information about the school can be viewed at the school website: https://www.stthomasmoreschool.org/
Please email resume and cover letter to the principal, David Greenbaum, at dgreenbaum@stmsf.org
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
St. Thomas More School adheres to the following policy: “All school staff of Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and will consider for employment, qualifi ed applicants with criminal histories.” (Administrative Handbook #4111.4)