Employment

St. Clare Catholic School is seeking a caring and enthusiastic PreK Assistant to join our early childhood team. The ideal candidate will support the classroom teacher in creating a nurturing, faith-filled environment where our youngest learners can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. The PreK Assistant plays a vital role in helping children develop foundational skills, supporting classroom routines, and fostering a love for learning through patience, creativity, and collaboration.

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employee’s working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance.  The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to class schedule and lesson plans unless other school events prevent it.
• Follow all guidelines in the faculty handbook regarding professional dress and personal appearance, always maintaining professionalism.
• Respect Catholic morals and values in and out of school and participate in all religious activities (even if not Catholic), excepting sacraments, while at work.
• Be aware of students identified with learning challenges and carry out accommodations as noted in the plan shared by the teacher.
• Assist and work with students on specific strategies to meet plans and goals.
• Help identify students needing extra support in any relevant area and report this to the teacher.
• Keep the classroom neat and orderly, store extra supplies when not in use, and ensure the classroom is clean at the end of each day.
• Assist with lunch, playground, aftercare, arrival, and/or dismissal duties as scheduled.
• Attend professional development organized by the school as requested of assistants.
• Fully participate in the reaccreditation process with the entire faculty as needed during the seven-year cycle.
• Participate as required in school events by working and attending those events.
• Be an advocate for and safeguard all students in our care; bring any concerns to administration or call the emergency DCF hotline if warranted.

Qualifications:

• Has completed or will complete the 45 hour requirement through the Department of Children and Families.
• Has completed the Protecting God’s Children course and has been fingerprinted by the necessary agencies.
• Proficiency in Google Email, Google Docs and willingness to learn
• Professional telephone manner, interpersonal skills, confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls.
• Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment

Physical Requirements:

• Can climb and descend stairs
• Can lift to 25 lbs.
• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Frequent bending, climbing, stretching and kneeling
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers
• Occasional moments of minimal and routine hearing

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit along with your resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Mrs. Rachel Polak, Principal at rpolak@sccsfl.org