Art Teacher and After School Aide

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Are you ready to bring your professional talents and Catholic faith together to make a true difference in the world? Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Academy is seeking a hands-on, mission-driven Art Teacher and After School Aide to join our community and lead with a Catholic worldview, viewing education as a sacred calling to participate in God’s creative work, fostering environments where students can fulfill their God-given potential and contribute to the common good. Our Art Teacher/After School Aide is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver. Our teacher/aide is hired by and directly accountable to the principal. Our teacher/aide is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. Our teacher/aide cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education with students every day through their teaching and personal life witness.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Catholic Identity: Teach and act in alignment with the doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church, and uphold the mission, philosophy, and policies of the Catholic school.
• Instruction & Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver grade-appropriate lessons following the Archdiocese of Denver curriculum, including enrichment opportunities and differentiated instruction for students with 504 plans.
• Communication & Collaboration: Maintain regular communication with parents, colleagues, and school leadership; attend required meetings and collaborate on school activities and projects.
• Professional Development & Compliance: Participate in required training and professional development, maintain necessary certifications, and engage in annual performance reviews.
• Classroom Management & School Duties: Ensure a safe and orderly learning environment, maintain accurate records, follow safety procedures, respect confidentiality, and perform assigned duties such as recess and lunchroom supervision.

Competencies and Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic Values: Be a fully initiated Catholic who lives according to Church teachings and avoids conduct contrary to Catholic doctrine or morals.
• Professional Qualifications: Possess background and training in elementary education, understanding of child development, and effective classroom management skills.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication, sound judgment, cooperation with staff, and the ability to relate well to students.
• Compliance and Safety: Knowledge of safety procedures, willingness to implement them, and successful completion of a criminal background check with positive references.

Education and Experience

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education.
• Requires appropriate training, certification and/or credentialing.
• Compliance with Safe Environment requirements.
• Recommends appropriate state licensure for teaching.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage:
• Two medical plan options to choose from, all covering preventive care at 100%
• Teladoc Services: Provides access 24 hours, seven days a week to U.S. Board-certified doctors
• Paid Time Off: 2 PTO days and 10 days of accrued sick leave

Start Date: August 1, 2025

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