Teacher Aide - Hourly

## Description
### Join Our Team
St. Thomas More School is seeking two caring, dependable, and enthusiastic **Part-Time Kindergarten Instructional Aides** to join our school community for the upcoming school year.

We are hiring

• **Part-Time Morning Kindergarten Instructional Aide**
• **Part-Time Afternoon Kindergarten Instructional Aide**

These positions offer an opportunity to work with our youngest learners while helping create a classroom where every child is known, loved, and challenged to grow academically and spiritually.

### About St. Thomas More School

At St. Thomas More School, we partner with families to form students who grow in faith, knowledge, and character. Guided by our mission and our school theme, **"You Belong,"** we strive to create classrooms where every child feels welcomed, supported, and encouraged to reach their potential.

### Position Summary

The Kindergarten Instructional Aide works alongside the classroom teacher to support instruction, supervise students, prepare classroom materials, and help create a positive learning environment rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church.

### Responsibilities

• Support small-group and individual instruction.
• Assist with literacy, mathematics, and classroom learning activities.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize classroom resources.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, and transitions as assigned.
• Encourage positive behavior and model Christian values.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to support student success.

### Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a school, childcare, or similar setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, dependable, and organized.
• Ability to foster a positive and respectful classroom environment.
• First Aid/CPR certification is preferred but not required.
• Must complete all Archdiocese of Seattle employment requirements, including a background check and Virtus training.

### Schedule

Two part-time positions are available

• Morning Kindergarten Instructional Aide
• Afternoon Kindergarten Instructional Aide

Specific hours will be discussed during the interview process.
### Compensation
Hourly pay is based on experience and Archdiocese of Seattle salary guidelines.
### How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter to

**Rich Hernandez**

Principal

St. Thomas More School

Email: [**[email hidden]**](mailto:[email hidden])

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The positions will remain open until filled.

## Qualifications

*Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.*

*Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.*