Associate Teacher - Renaissance Academy

About the role

The Associate Teacher is an integral part of the classroom at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts. He/she is both a collaborator as well as an assistant. Associate Teachers will be provided additional training in pedagogy and instruction in order to be effective classroom assistants. Reports to the Assistant Principal and/or Principal.

Responsibilities

• Works with teachers to address individual needs of students
• Works with students individually or in small groups, under supervision
• Aids in classroom management
• Uses materials effectively and keeps activity focused on objectives
• Attends professional development training
• Keeps students on task
• Prepares class materials
• Delivers direct services to students or parents
• Serves in a position under the direction of a teacher who has the direct responsibility for the design and implementation of the education program and services
• Works as a teammate under the direction and supervision of a teacher
• Makes independent decisions when supervising students
• Tutors and assists students individually or in small groups
• Adapts to constantly changing needs
• Communicates and works effectively with a diverse student population

Qualifications

• College graduate, with an Associate Degree or higher
• Two years successful experience in an educational setting

Competencies

• Works with teachers to address individual needs of students
• Works with students individually or in small groups, under supervision
• Aids in classroom management
• Uses materials effectively and keeps activity focused on objectives
• Attends professional development training
• Keeps students on task
• Prepares class materials
• Delivers direct services to students or parents
• Serves in a position under the direction of a teacher who has the direct responsibility for the design and implementation of the education program and services
• Works as a teammate under the direction and supervision of a teacher
• Makes independent decisions when supervising students
• Tutors and assists students individually or in small groups
• Adapts to constantly changing needs
• Communicates and works effectively with a diverse student population

Core Values

• More time to learn (longer school days, extended school year)
• Integrates the Arts in Learning and extended Arts Education throughout the week
• Applies set of learning dispositions through the Positivity Project character strengths
• A Focus on Language and Literacy
• A Focus on Numeracy and the 8 Mathematical Practices
• Character Education infusion
• Extended Student and Family Resources

Essential Functions

• Committed to continuous improvement principles
• Committed to providing a culturally inclusive environment while striving to include culturally responsive and relevant practices in the classroom
• Can form relationships and work with young children in a nurturing school environment
• Has a passion and commitment for social justice, diversity and equity in education
• Communicates in a positive and professional manner across the school
• Builds interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences
• Maintains a positive attitude, even in the face of pressure
• Is a team player
• Is open to feedback and being coached to grow practices
• Thrives in a fast-paced, flexible, entrepreneurial environment
• Is solutions-oriented and completes tasks and projects effectively and in a timely manner
• Takes initiative, prioritizes tasks effectively, and can work independently with little direction
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in the dissemination of information
• Can gather and organize data and solve problems effectively
• Maintains a positive, growth mindset

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• The ability to work both independently and on a team

Pay

$36,000 - $48,000

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon interview.