Lake Tahoe: Elementary Classroom Assistant

Job Description

Come join our mountain-lake community high in the Sierra Nevada mountains, where we ski world class slopes in the winter and enjoy breath-taking beaches and back-country trails in the summer!

Located near the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe, Saint Clare's is a Catholic Montessori school seeking a full-time Elementary Assistant starting October 1st, 2024.

Saint Clare's is a Catholic Montessori school in the Diocese of Reno, in its seventh year of operation, serving fifty students. At Saint Clare's we combine a vibrant Catholic community, an authentic Montessori curriculum and a passion for outdoor exploration and adventure. Inspired by Saint Clare's love of the Eucharist with school wide participation in weekly mass and adoration, our mission is to help students know the Truth, love the Good, appreciate the Beautiful, and grow into the fullness of their created potential.

We are looking for a dynamic candidate interested in working as the assistant in our mixed-age elementary classroom. Candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside our talented lead guide in a joyful, light-filled classroom. Daily responsibilities include helping students with follow-up work, answering questions and guiding students in choosing appropriately challenging work, assisting with record keeping, parent communication and weekly outdoor adventures.

The ideal candidate:
• Shares the school's Catholic values and has strong moral character
• Enjoys working with elementary aged students (6-12)
• Has a joyful, positive disposition and strong classroom management skills
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills
• Has a love of the outdoors

Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd experience or willingness to attend training is required.

Professional development opportunities are available for applicants who are a great fit for our school community but lack training/experience.

Pay is competitive and based on experience and education. Medical/Dental/Vision benefits are offered to all full-time employees.

Position Start Date: October 1, 2024

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to info@saintclarestahoe.com

About the Employer

Inspired by Saint Clare's love of the Eucharist with school wide participation in weekly mass and adoration, our mission is to help students know the Truth, love the Good, appreciate the Beautiful, and to grow into the fullness of their created potential. Saint Clare's strives to be a light to our community, drawing families into the love of Christ and the fellowship of our Catholic community through a vibrant, faithful Catholic school.

Our school seeks to fully embrace the Montessori method as well as the love of adventure and outdoor exploration that is so important to our mountain lake community. Integral to our mission is a fully incorporated atrium for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.