Preschool Teaching Assistant - Our Lady of Lourdes School - Bethesda Maryland

Our Lady of Lourdes School in Bethesda Maryland is hiring a Preschool Teaching Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. This role is part-time OR full-time and will report to the Principal. The compensation for this position is $20.00 to $30.00 per hour. Please forward your resume to: longd@bethesda-lourdes.org

The Catholic Elementary School Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in delivering instruction that is based on the approved curricula and mission of the school and to create a safe, orderly and Catholic learning environment for his/her students.

The teacher assistant shall:

Catholic Identity

• Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices. • Reflect the Catholic Church's teaching on social justice and witness service to others. (Policies for Catholic Schools - Third Revision - 2018) • Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc.(as required by classroom teacher or principal). • Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom (as required by classroom teacher). • Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).

Planning

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teacher to coordinate instruction. • Assist classroom teacher in creating lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards. • Prepare, under the direction of the classroom teacher, instructional lessons for individual students and small groups. • Plan and prepare various teaching aids to enhance instruction. • Prepare lesson materials for use by classroom teacher and students. • Display students' work and prepare bulletin boards. • Type, laminate, file and duplicate materials. • Grade and record student work and tests.

Instruction

• Present subject matter under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher. • Work with small groups to reinforce what has been previously taught and give remedial help as needed and to reinforce skills. • Assist students during independent practice times to assure understanding and completeness. • Administer make-up work and assessments. • Assist classroom teacher during classroom instruction. • Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction that includes lectures, discussion and hands-on activities. • Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met.

Classroom Management

• Support and enforce classroom procedures established by classroom teacher which optimize instructional time. • Support and enforce the rules and procedures established by the classroom teacher. • Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation. • Set high expectations for achievement. • Assure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions.