St. Michael Parish School is a dynamic PK-8 school dedicated to inspiring, educating, and preparing our students for a Christ-centered life of learning, faith, and service. St. Michael Parish School is committed to promoting and maintaining an inclusive culture, enabling all students to perform and progress at their highest level.
St. Michael Parish School in Olympia is seeking a full- time instructional aide to join our Pre-Kindergarten team. The instructional aide will work together with the classroom teacher and as a member of the Pre-K Team. The ideal candidate will be an active Catholic who is MERIT certified and current with STARS training.
Applicants should be flexible, creative, and experienced in working with children, with a strong commitment to integrating faith into education. Candidates should be interested in working as part of a faith-centered educational team and adept at managing the various roles and responsibilities inherent in a teaching position. A dedication to nurturing both the academic and spiritual development of each child is essential.
Minimum requirements for being hired are: a successful Background Check, negative TB test, age 18 or older, MMR verification, and possessing at least a high school diploma.
Additional employment requirements (which can be completed after hiring) include: completion of the Child Care Basics course, current first aid and CPR training, blood borne pathogens training, food handlers certification, current STARS training, and archdiocesan Safe Environment training.
Duties include (but aren’t limited to):
Assisting and working collaboratively with other PreK staff
Preparing materials, projects, assignments
Leading small groups
Working with students who have a diverse set of needs and learning styles
Helping to maintain a clean and orderly classroom environment
Assisting the teacher with the children and daily routines
Supervising students in various locations (recess, specialists, etc)
Close out the school day and prepare the classroom for the morning
Fostering positive parent communication as necessary
Promoting healthy peer interactions between children of all abilities
Maintaining confidentiality at all times
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following characteristics:
ability to foster social and academic growth among children
genuine care and concern for students
enthusiasm for learning
ability to collaborate with their partner teacher, other staff members, and parents
dependable work ethic and reliable
shows initiative and is self-driven
Salary: The pay range for this position is from $18-$25/hour. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.
Benefits: A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.For teachers in the first 5 years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.
**Interested candidates should complete an online application with the Office for Catholic Schools on Applitrack and email a resume and cover letter to Nicole Womac, Early Childhood Director (nwomac@stmikesolympia.org). We will continue to accept applications until the right candidate is selected.