Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant
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Job Description
The Teacher Assistant position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no experience in education to explore the field of education and to gain handson practice on supporting the mission critical work of teachers. Teacher Assistants will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization. Teacher Assistants will support teachers with tutoring grading data analysis and administrative support.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist teachers with instruction assessments grading and other classroom responsibilities;
- Potentially teach small groups of students;
- Support students by providing oneonone and small group tutoring daily and small group intervention and student support;
- Observe Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management;
- Provide administrative support including but not limited to copies hallway duty organizing classroom materials etc.
As appropriate perform all duties expected of staff including but not limited to:
- Participating in gradelevel activities and schoolwide functions events and trips;
- Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;
- Serving as an advisor to a small group of students;
- Supervising students during transitions breakfast lunch and afterschool;
- Communicating effectively with students families and colleagues;
- Participating in an annual threeweek staff orientation and training.
Qualifications :
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
- Evidence of selfmotivation willingness to be a team player and has a strong sense of personal responsibility;
- Ideal candidates are hardworking urgent energetic and are willing to learn and adapt;
- Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve;
- is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability;
- Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;
- A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills communication skills (particularly with children) and problem solving skills;
- Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fastpaced entrepreneurial resultsoriented environment;
- Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred but not required;
- Relentless commitment to mission of educating urban students. Belief in and alignment with Uncommons core beliefs and educational philosophy is nonnegotiable;
- Bachelors degree is preferred but not required. A background in education is not required though candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K12 students.
Additional Information :
Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our valuesequity transparency and clarityto enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive bestinclass training coaching and support to develop and operate missiondriven schools that provide a highquality education to our students and families.
Compensation for this position: The compensation for this role based in New York City is $47000. Please note: salary may differ for staff who work from a location other than New York City.
Other Benefits:
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring winter and summer) additional sustainability half days throughout the school year
- Extensive bestinclass training and development
- Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
- Pretax flexible spending and health saving accounts
- Financial planning & wellness
- 403(b) retirement savings program employer match
- 529 college savings program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
- Financial planning tools and assistance
- Dependent Care FSA back up childcare and daycare discounts
- Paid leave of absence
- Fully paid parental leave
- Fully paid medical leave
- Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
- Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits
Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
