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About the Role

Teaching Associates (TAs) provide additional assistance and instruction to students under the supervision of a lead teacher. TAs work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning, support teachers with administrative tasks, and ensure the classroom is organized and materials are prepared. This role encourages professional growth with the goal of becoming a future lead teacher. We are seeking TAs for transitional kindergarten and first grade.

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

Requirements

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

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching
Inclusion
Anti-racist education
Restorative practices
Universal Design for Learning
Total Physical Response (TPR)
Storytelling
Inquiry
Social emotional learning

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school diploma or GED equivalency
Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

Hourly rate starting at $25, commensurate with education, degrees, years of relevant experience, and credentials

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including health coverage and retirement