Seton Catholic Schools is actively recruiting for the 2023-24 school year for the 12 schools in our network. Please see below for full position description, required qualifications, and application instructions.

　　Position Title: Educational Assistant

　　Classification: 10-month, hourly, non-exempt

　　Seton Catholic Schools is a network of K-8 parish schools in Milwaukee. Currently, there are 11 schools serving approximately 2,500 students in the network with plans in place to expand to a total of 24 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

　　Benefits (varies for full-time and part-time positions):

　　Health, dental and vision coverage

　　Paid holidays

　　Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program

　　403(b) retirement plan

　　A collaborative, regional network of educators aligned to vision, mission and educational outcomes

　　A commitment to hiring a diverse team, reflective of our school communities

　　APPLY ONLINE (https://www.setoncatholicschools.com/join-the-team/available-positions/) at https://www.setoncatholicschools.com/join-the-team/available-positions/

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