Daily Substitute Aides, St. Jerome Regional School
Company: Diocese of Allentown
Location: Tamaqua
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN St. Jerome
Regional School, Tamaqua Position Description Job Title: Substitute
Aide Job Status : Part-Time Openings : Multiple Reporting
Functions: Reports to the School Principal Job Function: A
substitute teacher's aide assists classroom teachers in executing
their tasks such as evaluating the progress and needs of students.
Substitute teachers' aides ensure education's progress by providing
assistance to lead classroom teachers. Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide instructional reinforcement to students under the direction
and guidance of the teacher. Assist the teacher in the preparation
of instructional materials, supplies, copying, and decorating of
bulletin boards. Perform classroom clerical duties that include,
but are not limited to, emptying and filling folders, lunch, and
milk counts, and handing out and collecting papers. Escort students
to and from restrooms, special classes, recess, and lunch. Prepare
and clean up after snack time. Assist in the supervision of
students before and after each school day. This includes recess,
lunch, and dismissal. Communicate all parental concerns and
questions about a student's progress to the teacher; respect the
confidentiality of all student information and refrain from
discussing student information outside of the classroom. Attend the
August In-Service and other in-service days and meetings as
specified by the Principal. Interact with administrators, faculty,
and staff on a respectful and professional level. Share in the
general responsibilities necessary for an effective total education
program. Follow all policies set forth by The Diocese of Allentown
and St. Jerome Regional School. Any other duties as assigned by the
Principal or Teacher. Additional Conditions of Employment Due to
the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are
bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the
Church in regard to matters of faith and morals. Educational
Requirements: High School Diploma A minimum of 2 years of college
or related coursework in child development Other Requirements:
Previous experience working with children. An understanding of
child development and the skills necessary to relate to the
students being taught. Initiative and the willingness to follow a
teacher's direction. The ability to handle classroom situations
with fairness and patience. Good writing skills and the ability to
communicate effectively with students and teachers. Before
Interview: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal
Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal
Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as
required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (at
least 1 year old.) As well as attendance at a Protecting God's
Children class and Mandated Reporter Training. Physical Demands:
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or
hear; frequent use of equipment including repetitive motions and
computer eye fatigue; possible biological exposure to bacteria and
communicable diseases. Occasionally required to reach with hands
and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move small
stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom
equipment; may occasionally climb stairs or ladders. Vocal
communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by
means of the spoken word: hearing is required to perceive
information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required
for preparing and analyzing computer data, determining the accuracy
and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and
activities. Working Conditions : Normal classroom setting with
working hours of 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. as needed, Monday through
Friday. May be required to work outside normal hours to attend
meetings, open houses, and workshops. The above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Interested applicants
must submit a cover letter and resume via iSolved Hire or to the
following: Principal: Principal Amy M. Hannis-Miskar Email:
ahannismiskar@sjrschool.com EOE M/F/D/V
Keywords: Diocese of Allentown, Levittown , Daily Substitute Aides, St. Jerome Regional School, Education / Teaching , Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
