Kindergarten Aide

Position Type:Support Staff/Teacher AssistantDate Posted:8/27/2025Location:Blessed Sacrament School (Morton)Date Available:09/08/2025Closing Date:09/05/2025Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is seeking a faithful, enthusiastic and dedicated Kindergarten Aide to support our Kindergarten program. The ideal candidate will assist in creating a faith-filled, engaging, and nurturing environment where young children can learn, explore, play, and grow. Applicants must be supportive of the mission and vision of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and be comfortable working with young children. This role includes assisting with classroom management, student supervision, small group instruction, daily classroom routines, supervising recess and preparation of materials to ensure a safe and joyful learning experience rooted in Catholic values. For more information and any questions, please reach out to Garry Finch, Principal at gfinch@mortonbss.org.Job Title: Part-Time Kindergarten Classroom AideLocation: Blessed Sacrament School, Morton, ILReports To: Kindergarten Teacher and PrincipalHours: 30 hours per week/$15 per hourStart Date: ASAPThis position is for 1st semster only. It ends Dec 19th.Mission Statement:At Blessed Sacrament School, we are committed to forming young disciples of Christ. Our KindergartenClassroom Aide will play a vital role in nurturing the hearts and minds of our youngest learners bymodeling a life of faith, humility, and joyful service.Position Summary:The Kindergarten Classroom Aide supports the lead teacher in creating a Christ-centered, nurturing, andengaging learning environment. This role is ideal for someone who desires to lead children to Jesus bybeing a bona fide believer, a seeker who surrenders with a servant's heart.Key Responsibilities:Assist the teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom activities.Provide individual and small-group support to students, especially in early literacy, math, and faithformation.Model and encourage Christ-like behavior, prayer, and reverence in the classroom.Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.Support students in developing social-emotional skills rooted in Gospel values.Supervise students during recess, lunch, and transitions as needed.Participate in school liturgies, prayer services, and faith-based activities.Collaborate with the teacher and staff to foster a joyful, mission-driven school culture.Qualifications:A practicing Catholic who actively seeks to grow in faith and live out the Gospel.A heart for young children and a desire to serve with humility and joy.Experience working with children in an educational or ministry setting preferred.Ability to follow directions, take initiative, and work collaboratively.Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.Must pass background checks and complete diocesan safe environment training.Spiritual Disposition:We are looking for someone who:Lives as a bona fide believer-authentic in faith and witness.Is a seeker who surrenders-open to learning, growing, and walking with others toward Christ.Servant's heart-placing the needs of others before self, especially the children entrusted to their care.To Apply:Please submit a resume, a brief statement of faith, and references to Principal, Garry Finch atgfinch@bssmorton.org