Aide - PSR

The PSR Aide assists the PSR teacher/catechist in providing a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled learning environment for students. The aide supports classroom instruction, student supervision, activities, and daily classroom needs while helping promote the teachings and values of the Catholic faith.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the PSR teacher/catechist with classroom instruction and activities.
• Provide individual and small-group assistance to students as needed.
• Help students participate in prayers, Scripture lessons, Catholic teachings, and classroom activities.
• Supervise students and help maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
• Assist with preparing and organizing classroom materials, supplies, crafts, and lesson activities.
• Help students complete assignments, worksheets, projects, and other learning activities.
• Encourage positive behavior and demonstrate patience, kindness, and respect.
• Assist students who may need additional academic, behavioral, or learning support.
• Help with classroom setup and cleanup before and after PSR sessions.
• Support attendance procedures and other basic classroom recordkeeping.
• Communicate student needs or concerns to the PSR teacher/catechist or appropriate staff member.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Follow parish/school policies, safety procedures, and child-protection requirements.
• Serve as a positive Catholic role model through words, actions, and interactions with students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PSR coordinator, teacher/catechist, or parish/school administration.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Catholic teachings and traditions.
• Experience working with children in a school, parish, childcare, or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, catechists, parish staff, students, and families.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, dependable, compassionate, and able to maintain appropriate boundaries with children.
• Must meet applicable diocesan and parish requirements