Bridges Public Charter School·District of Columbia
The teacher assistant will collaborate with the lead teacher to plan and manage classroom activities, including implementing Universal Design for Learning strategies and differentiated instruction. They are also responsible for supporting student learning across core subjects, maintaining classroom records, and fostering a safe, inclusive environment.
Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our Core Values are: Responsibility Engagement Acceptance Creativity Honesty
Who Are We Looking For We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive PK-5 school community.
We are seeking individuals who are committed to providing high-quality, universally designed instruction and who are committed to learning about and implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies for our diverse student community.
We are seeking individuals that recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.
If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.
Our Graduate Profile A Bridges “Graduate” Is a unique and independent individual who is prepared to pave their own path.
Self advocates through their preferred communication modalities.
Welcomes diversity with inclusion, openness, acceptance, and respect for others.
Demonstrates empathy and a desire to help and support others in need.
Perseveres in the face of challenges to meet their individual academic, social, and extracurricular goals.
Is prepared for the next steps after leaving Bridges Public Charter School.
As a Teacher Assistant, you will be responsible for… RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE Working with the Lead Teacher in planning and managing for the success of a classroom.
Supporting the creation of challenging, engaging, and universally designed lessons that support learner variability.
Supporting the use of the UDL Framework to design and implement curriculum standards-based units that include differentiated instruction.
Supporting the planning and teaching of students for the core subjects of reading, math, science, and social studies.
Supporting students during small group instruction Providing support to students during specials classes (Gardening, Music, Spanish, PE, Art) Assessing student progress regularly and using data to support instruction.
Collaborating with the Lead Teacher, special education service providers (speech, PT, OT), ELL teacher, and other Assistant Teacher(s) or Teaching Fellow(s).
Maintaining the classroom grade book by inputting at least 3-4 grades per week.
Maintaining the daily attendance records for the classroom.
Facilitating Morning Meeting.
Organizing student breakfast and lunch.
Maintaining breakfast and lunch count.
Providing support during recess to ensure students are safe.
Assisting with maintaining current bulletin boards (in class and hallway).
Creating a classroom culture and environment that develops and nurtures the emotional, cognitive, and social abilities of the students, implementing Responsive Classroom techniques.
Participating in Parent Teacher Conferences, contacting parents as needed/requested and providing translation as necessary.
Responding to students’ behavior appropriately and successfully.
Engaging parents and families in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
Contributing productively to the school as a whole.
Attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours Other duties as assigned
00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. work day Regularly attends work and adheres to all attendance policies. Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings, and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the Principal. Participate in monthly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings. Contribute to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data, ideas, student work, materials, feedback, facilitating sessions, and/or discussions. Participate in a Summer Professional Development. Summer Professional Development will be two weeks in August before students return. Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals. Reading provided school information and adhering to all deadlines. Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day. Other professional duties as assigned. SCHOOL CULTURE Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students. Communicate respectfully with students, staff, and families at all times. Model, practice, and discuss respectful, unbiased, and effective communication with students. Other school culture expectations as assigned.
Have an AA, BA, or MA or a high school diploma / GED and pass the Praxis Parapro exam. Strong Spanish speaking language skills. Have taken coursework in early childhood education, elementary education, or human development. Have prior work or volunteer experience with children or students with special needs. Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members. Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded. Be committed to their own learning. Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Have a passion for urban public schools. Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
Salary & benefits
Salary Range: $36,000-$55,500/Per Year $2,000 is awarded for Spanish language proficiency
To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.
Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma or GED and have passed the Praxis Parapro exam, with preference for those having early childhood or elementary education coursework. Strong Spanish language skills and prior experience working with children or students with special needs are required.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by ongoing demand in public charter schools and schools serving underserved communities. These roles are competitive because employers look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a clear commitment to teaching, and alignment with the school’s mission; benefits may include medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, and graduate tuition support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show experience or interest in serving diverse student communities.
