Employment

St. Helen Catholic School located in Vero Beach, FL is searching for a Pre K Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. 

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employee’s working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance.  The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

Job Description

Reports to: Principal

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• To instill in children a love for Christ and His Church and an understanding and appreciation of Christian principles.
• To give witness and example of Catholic values.
• To interpret and model the school philosophy by contributing to the growth of a faith community.
• To help the teacher prepare lessons and materials needed for class
• Assist with duties including copying, laminating, decorating bulletin boards, cleaning the classroom, and filing papers
• To complete all needed requirements including First Aide, CPR, ethics training, Catechist training, bloodborne pathogens, etc. as required by the School’s Accreditation. 
• To promote a classroom environment conducive to learning and motivate students to want to learn by varying the use of teaching strategies and instructional tools. 
• To maintain discipline and classroom control.
• Work with small groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process.
• Support progress monitoring by pulling and tracking student’s progress.   
• Provide for constant supervision of students while in your care. 
• To establish a positive rapport with faculty members, administration, parents, and students. 
• To share responsibilities and duties with the daily school program. 
• To participate in professional development and in-service programs.
• To follow policies and procedures of the school and Diocese.
• To develop healthy professional relationships.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with colleagues. 
• To support the total parish/school program. 
• Will perform other duties assigned by the principal.
• To be a positive public relations ambassador for the school. 
• To assume a personal responsibility for contributing to the educational program. 
• Attendance at school/parish or faculty meetings, events, staff retreats or workshops as required by the School Principal.
• To aid in the Christian formation of the students.
• To support and exemplify in conduct and/or instruction both Catholic doctrine and morality; to refrain from any action which would reflect discredit on the Roman Catholic Church or be detrimental to its religious doctrines or tenets. 
   

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an AA degree
• Proficient in technology/use of educational programs and iPad devices
• Excellent and professional interpersonal skills and work effectively with peers
• Honor confidentiality and code of conduct agreement
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, work independently, and make sound judgment calls

Physical requirements:

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15-44 pounds
• Use of hands, fingers, and feet for job duties
• Ability to handle loud sounds, alarms, and noises for short periods of time.

To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit along with your cover letter, resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Deborah Irish, Principal, St Helen Catholic School.     principal@sthelenschoolvero.org