Teaching Associates (TAs) work under the supervision of a lead teacher, providing additional assistance and instruction to students.
TAs typically work one-on-one or with small groups of students to help them understand and apply the learning taught by the classroom teacher.
They often circulate around the classroom while students are completing assignments and assist students who need additional support or extensions.
Likewise, TAs support teachers with other duties and responsibilities to ensure the classroom is clean and organized and materials are prepared for student use.
Learning by doing is a core value of being a TA.
In this role, TAs are encouraged to learn and grow their professional toolbox all with the goal of becoming future lead teachers.
We are seeking a TA for transitional kindergarten and a TA for first grade.
Qualifications
- Required
- Ability to work Monday through Friday from 8am - 4:30pm.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- Deep commitment to collaboration and equitable teaching and learning approaches
- Passion to build, collaborate and create an exceptional school community
- Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning needs, including – but not limited to – English language learners, academically high-achieving or low-performing students, students receiving special education services, and students who have experienced trauma
- Bias towards curiosity and comfort with failure; love for learning
- Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree
- Knowledge and application of best teaching practices including but not limited to: culturally responsive teaching, inclusion, anti-racist education, restorative practices, Universal Design for Learning, Total Physical Response (TPR), storytelling, inquiry and social emotional learning
- Bilingual
Responsibilities
- Provide support and reinforcement for teacher and lessons
- Give one-on-one or small group instruction and lesson review
- Assist teachers with attendance, grading, and other administrative tasks such as photocopying and filing
- Set up materials and equipment to help teachers prepare lessons
- Ensure the classroom is well organized, efficient and materials are accessible for students
- Provide additional supervision for students during class, lunch, recess, between classes, and on class outings or field trips
Compensation
- Hourly rate starting at $25, commensurate with education, degrees, years of relevant experience, and credentials
- Competitive benefits package including health coverage and retirement
TO APPLY
• Contact with your resume and a cover letter outlining your educational philosophy and student outcomes that you are most proud of - don’t be afraid to toot your own horn!
