Teacher Aide

Performance 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.
• Aid 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.
• 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: Supervise: School director and/or classroom teacher

Qualifications

• State Certified
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Show knowledge of child growth and development, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests, and learning/motivational techniques.
• Show working knowledge of the use of various technological software and equipment for tasks such as, but not limited to, word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications.
• Possess a valid driver's license preferred.

Summary

As a member of the charter school faculty, the teacher aide 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.