School Support and Gym Teacher

Job Description

La Salle Academy
1434 N. Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Job Posting: School Support Staff/Gym Teacher
Position School Support Staff/Gym Teacher
Schedule 40 hours/week - Last week of August through mid-June
Month of July: Mon to Thurs: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

About La Salle Academy
Started in 2003, La Salle Academy (LSA) is a small, independent, Catholic grade school,
educating children grades 3rd through 8th, that exclusively serves children from low-income
families from across Philadelphia. Run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters
of St. Joseph, La Salle is a San Miguel model school dedicated to achieving children's success
academically and spiritually in a supportive, faith-based learning environment.
La Salle Academy's unique benefits include:
• Small Classes: 15:1 student/teacher ratio
• Extended School Day/School Year
• On-site nurse and social worker
• Catholic High School scholarships available for LSA graduates
We are now seeking a full-time School Support Staff member to join our team and support our
school's mission of educating the whole child and acknowledging the potential in every
individual. LSA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and a
403b retirement plan. LSA is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The School Support Staff person is an important part of the LSA Academic Team. This position
will report to the Principal and will perform a combination of duties for grades Third through
Eighth. This position also includes teaching Gym to grades Third through Eighth with the
following specific duties:
• Classroom Substitute Teacher
• Classroom Aide: Assist teacher by prepping classroom for lessons
• Gym teacher
• Ensuring an orderly and safe learning environment for all children
• Supervising group activities, events and outings; chaperoning field trips
• Work with individual or small groups of students
• Lunch/Recess Monitor
• Assistant to the Art Teacher
• Library Aide
• Extended Day monitor: provide homework assistance and facilitate extra-curricular
enrichment activities
• Front office receptionist and building access monitor
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• Strong classroom management skills
• Organized, well-prepared
• Flexible, Team player
• Good communication skills
• Understanding and sensitive to children's needs
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Commitment to the La Salle Academy mission
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred
• All required criminal background checks, including but not limited to Child Abuse
Clearance and FBI Clearance
• Prior teaching or experience working with children preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus
• References
Please email resume, references and letter of interest to enrollment@lasalleacademy.net

About the Employer

Started in 2003, La Salle Academy (LSA) is a small, independent, Catholic grade school, educating children grades 3rd through 8th, that exclusively serves children from low-income families from across Philadelphia. Run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, La Salle is a San Miguel model school dedicated to achieving children's success academically and spiritually in a supportive, faith-based learning environment.

La Salle Academy's unique benefits include:
• Small Classes: 15:1 student/teacher ratio
• Extended School Day/School Year
• On-site nurse and social worker
• Catholic High School scholarships available for LSA graduates