Junior Illuminator

About the role

Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. We believe that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support students from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom Illuminator (teacher) in providing instruction to students.
• Provides classroom instruction to students consistent with lesson plans and curriculum at any grade level and subject in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Plans a program of study that meets the needs and abilities of students.
• Fills long-term substitute role as needed.
• Creates a positive, orderly, and safe learning environment.
• Upholds the expectations for all Capital Prep students.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Maintains the established routine of the school and classroom procedures.
• Engages students with empathy and respect.
• Communicates effectively with students, staff, and families as needed.
• Maintains student confidentiality as required by law and school procedures.
• Pursues appropriate state certification to teach.
• Performs school duties such as hall, lunch, etc.
• Engage in all professional learning training provided to Illuminators (teachers).

Requirements

• Must demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality and remain for the entire work day.
• Ability to work effectively and under the direction of others.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret lesson plans and textbooks with clear oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts and apply the same, including fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Effective classroom management strategies;
• Engaging instructional methods;
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills;
• Regular attendance and punctuality;
• Willingness to be collaborative and flexible, committed to self-improvement and holding self to the highest of expectations;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs;
• Passion and enthusiasm for students.

Skills

• Experience/Training
• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year experience working with children preferred.

Benefits

Compensation includes vacation days as designated by School Administration on non-school days. Non-exempt. Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capital Preparatory Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.