Elementary Aide

Job Description

Elementary Aide

Saint Joseph Academy, an independent classical Catholic school (TK-12) in North County San Diego, seeks a dedicated Elementary Aide to support our lower school classrooms. This role assists teachers in nurturing young students (TK-grade 5/6) through joyful, disciplined, faith-filled learning-fostering intellectual curiosity, moral virtues, and love for God in a classical liberal arts setting rooted in Catholic tradition.
Responsibilities:
Support lead teachers in daily classroom activities, including small-group instruction, individualized help, recitation, reading, handwriting, and foundational skills
Assist with classroom management, transitions, and maintaining a positive, orderly environment that reflects Catholic virtues (e.g., kindness, perseverance, respect)
Help implement age-appropriate classical elements: phonics-based reading, basic Latin exposure, virtue integration, songs/recitations, and hands-on exploration
Supervise recess, lunch, arrival/dismissal, and occasional enrichment activities
Prepare materials, organize classroom spaces, and support special needs or differentiated learning as directed
Model Christ-like behavior and participate in school liturgical life (e.g., weekly Mass, prayer) and community events as applicable
Collaborate with faculty and staff in a mission-driven team
Qualifications:
High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree (or progress toward one) preferred, especially in Education, Early Childhood, or related field
Warm, patient demeanor with genuine love for working with elementary-aged children
Commitment to Catholic education and alignment with the school's mission of forming the whole person in faith, virtue, truth, goodness, and beauty
Prior experience in a classroom, childcare, tutoring, or aide role strongly preferred
Strong organizational skills, reliability, and ability to follow directions while showing initiative
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Clear background check and fingerprinting required (per California law and school policy)
Enthusiasm for classical Catholic pedagogy and supporting academic/spiritual excellence
This position is available as part-time (e.g., 15-25 hours/week) or full-time, with hours during the school day (typically 8:00 AM-3:30 PM or similar). Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and hours; benefits may apply for full-time roles.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to delatorreb@sjaclassical.org. For more about the school, visit sjaclassical.org.
Saint Joseph Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to authentic Catholic education, classical formation, and preparing students to know, love, and serve God.

About the Employer

St. Joseph Academy was established in response to the Second Vatican Council's call for greater lay witness in contemporary society. Teaching in accordance with the Magisterium of the Church, our mission is to form young men and women who, committed to live by Catholic principles, will transform and advance human culture. We aim to accomplish this by offering a traditional learning environment that blends faith and reason in educating the whole child.

Man was created by God in His image and likeness and therefore is destined for Him who is infinite perfection. In the spirit of the Divine Master, amidst a world of material possession, the mission of St. Joseph Academy is to prepare the child for what he must be and for what he must do here on earth, in order to gain the sublime end for whi