Instructional Assistants
About the role
Manhattan Charter School is a high-performing charter school located on the Lower East Side in New York City. The School is committed to providing its students with the tools and support necessary for success. Since its founding in 2005 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Manhattan Charter School (MCS) has consistently achieved high levels of success. Our vision is to offer a high-quality, public school education that will help close the opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for our high-need students by empowering, inspiring, and equipping them to fulfill their potential. Our mission is to teach our students how to learn and love doing it, how to cultivate their curious minds for the rest of their lives, and how to develop a solid foundation on which to base wise choices and build meaningful lives.
Responsibilities
- Work with an experienced Principal and participate in the school’s professional development program.
- Collaborate with enthusiastic teachers and highly qualified outside staff developers.
- Support one or two classes at the same grade level in coordination with classroom lead teachers.
- Work with teachers to address the individual needs of students.
- Develop and support an inviting, exciting, and innovative learning environment.
- Use materials effectively and keep lessons focused on the objective.
- Keep students on task, assess student performance and provide feedback.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s program for Education (preferred).
- Experience in a school setting (preferred).
Pay
Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000.
Schedule
Hours are 7:30 am‑4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Some evening events required throughout the school year.