Classroom Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

­Job Title : Classroom Assistant

Department : Centro Rendu

Reports To : Early Learning & Family Engagement Manager Prepared By : Human Resources

FSLA Status : Non-exempt, Part-time, 16 hours per week Prepared Date : December 2025

Compensation : $24.00 to $25.00 per hour

Bilingual : English / Spanish fluency required .

Summary : We are seeking a bilingual Classroom Assistant to provide instruction in listening, reading, writing and speaking skills and social-emotional development skills to students ages 5-10 in the Centro Rendu Expanded Learning “Brilla” program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Build and maintain relationships with students / families and be an active and reflective listener. Manage student behavior in the classroom in a positive way.
• Participate in efforts to recruit and retain students.
• Work with Spanish Class Lead Instructor to prepare and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities such as group cooperation and / or integration activities and craft projects.
• Guide students with social-emotional & academic development. Assess student performance and language skills. Collaborate with program manager and communicate with parents regarding students’ performance.
• Maintain availability between 10am-7pm Monday through Friday (hours may vary). Clock in / out when you arrive at your location site and notify supervisor of any absences. Complete and submit timesheet to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Manage hours to be able to support events and attend other mandatory meetings which may include meetings for professional development.
• Attend regular weekly check-in appointments with supervisor and Spanish Class Lead Instructor to review lesson plans / guides.
• Assist in program evaluation completion and meeting program outcomes.
• Manage classroom equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Clean the classroom after use and follow the clean-up schedule at each site.
• Assist Spanish Class Lead Instructor in entering student / family information into internal database (Charity Tracker) and keep all data secure for reporting purposes. Maintain confidentiality of family records and information.
• Be flexible and amenable to change.
• Work with the proper attitude that exemplifies the Society’s Statement of Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education / Experience

BA degree. Prior experience preferred.

Language Ability

This position requires bilingual Spanish / English speaking ability.

Literacy skills in both English and Spanish.

Math Ability

N / A

Reasoning Ability

The ability to recognize children’s needs and know when to get help for emergencies.

Computer Skills

Computer knowledge is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

None.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to contact with individuals with limited hygiene resources and individuals with special care needs. There is also the potential of exposure to mental illness, addicted behavior, and contagious diseases. The work is conducted primarily in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work with computers and other electronic equipment for prolonged periods and to use hands and fingers. The position requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, clear and understandable speech patterns, and the ability to hear in quiet as well as noisy environments. The position requires working in groups of two or more in close proximity.

St. Vincent de Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports equality and diversity.