School Support Staff Position Available
August 25, 2025 12:00am
La Salle Academy
1434 N. Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
| Position | School Support Staff |
| Schedule |
40 hours/week - Last week of August through mid-June Month of July: Mon to Thurs: 8:30 am to 3:30pm |
| Salary | $45,000 to $47,000 |
About La Salle Academy
Started in 2003, La Salle Academy (LSA) is a small, independent, Catholic grade school, educating children grades 3rd through 8th, that exclusively serves children from low-income families from across Philadelphia. Run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, La Salle is a San Miguel model school dedicated to achieving children’s success academically and spiritually in a supportive, faith-based learning environment.
La Salle Academy’s unique benefits include:
• Small Classes: 15:1 student/teacher ratio
• Extended School Day/School Year
• On-site nurse and social worker
• Catholic High School scholarships available for LSA graduates
La Salle Academy is currently seeking a School Support staff person for the 2025-2026 School Year. Started in 2003, La Salle Academy (LSA) is a small, independent, Catholic grade school, in West Kensington, that exclusively serves children from low-income families. Run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, La Salle is a San Miguel model school dedicated to achieving children’s success academically and spiritually in a supportive, faith-based learning environment. LSA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and a 403b retirement plan. LSA is an equal opportunity employer. Please send, cover letter, resume and references to
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Responsibilities
The School Support Staff person is an important part of the LSA Academic Team. This position will report to the Principal and will perform a combination of the following duties for grades Third through Eighth on an as needed basis:
• Classroom Substitute Teacher
• Classroom Aide: Assist teacher by prepping classroom for lessons
• Ensuring an orderly and safe learning environment for all children
• Supervising group activities, events and outings; chaperoning field trips
• Work with individual or small groups of students
• Lunch/Recess Monitor
• Assistant to the Art Teacher
• Library Aide
• Extended Day monitor: provide homework assistance and facilitate extra-curricular enrichment activities
• Front office receptionist and building access monitor
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• Strong classroom management skills
• Organized, well-prepared
• Flexible, Team player
• Good communication skills
• Understanding and sensitive to children’s needs
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Commitment to the La Salle Academy mission
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred
• All required criminal background checks, including but not limited to Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance
• Prior teaching or experience working with children preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus
• References
Please email resume, references and letter of interest to