Teaching Assistant - Semper

• Competencies Serving Leader
• Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions

• Collaborative Relationships
• Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
• Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities

• Resource Management
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, textbooks, etc.

• Forming Character
• Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
• Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
• Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development

• Academic Excellence
• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
• Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
• Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s Degree preferred
• At least one year of teacher experience is a plus
• Experience working with youth and families in low-income urban communities
• Proficient with technology
• Valid teaching credential or willingness to attain one preferred

• Personal Qualities
• Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to HOPE’s mission of Christ, College, and Character
• Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles
• Strong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child
• Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent education
• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.