Elementary Classroom Teacher Aide

About the role

The Teacher Aide at iLearn Schools Inc. will assist in the supervision and instructional support of classroom and student activities as a collaborative team member under the direction of a certified classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

• Pursue the vision and execute the mission of the iLearn Schools Inc.
• Serve as a contributing member of the charter school faculty.
• Possess and understand the charter school renewal process and assist with the process as needed.
• Help foster and maintain an effective and caring learning climate in the school.
• Aid in the management of the school in accordance with New Jersey administrative code, school law, charter school policies and school procedures.
• Support and promote board and administrative initiatives and decisions.
• Assist the classroom teacher with classroom management, conducting parent involvement activities and providing assistance with class technology activities.
• May provide student instructional support under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Aid the classroom teacher with the preparation of material for class and student use.
• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional practices that ensure that all students meet and exceed the Common Core State Standards and charter school educational goals.
• Help provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate.
• Aid the classroom teacher in budgeting class time effectively.
• Knowledge of the charter school technology plan and the infusion of technology strategies and equipment within classroom instructional lessons and teacher organizational tasks.
• Be an active listener giving full attention to what others are saying, taking the time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
• Take immediate action and notify appropriate personnel concerning any evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids.
• Follow school affirmative action procedures.
• Possess and understand the school emergency response plan.
• Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the school.
• Communicate with the classroom teacher about the needs, successes and general operations of the charter school.
• May be asked to attend faculty meetings and staff development in-service training programs.
• Help manage various school functions and events as assigned.
• Attend special events and other school sponsored activities and functions.
• Demonstrate a supportive role in the school fundraising projects.
• Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through professional growth.
• Perform any other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification that may be assigned by the classroom teacher and supported by the school administrator.
• Reports to: School Director
• Supervise: Students

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited college.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters.

Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching.
• Requires some traveling.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include Health (Medical, Vision, Dental), Short Term Disability, AAE, & Pension.