Teaching Associate

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to work Monday through Friday from 8am - 4:30pm.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Deep commitment to collaboration and equitable teaching and learning approaches.
• Passion to build, collaborate and create an exceptional school community.
• Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning needs, including – but not limited to – English language learners, academically high-achieving or low-performing students, students receiving special education services, and students who have experienced trauma.
• Bias towards curiosity and comfort with failure; love for learning.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Knowledge and application of best teaching practices including but not limited to: culturally responsive teaching, inclusion, anti-racist education, restorative practices, Universal Design for Learning, Total Physical Response (TPR), storytelling, inquiry and social emotional learning.
• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and reinforcement for teacher and lessons.
• Give one-on-one or small group instruction and lesson review.
• Aid teachers with attendance, grading, and other administrative tasks such as photocopying and filing.
• Set up materials and equipment to help teachers prepare lessons.
• Ensure the classroom is well organized, efficient and materials are accessible for students.
• Provide additional supervision for students during class, lunch, recess, between classes, and on class outings or field trips.

Compensation

• Hourly rate starting at $25, commensurate with education, degrees, years of relevant experience, and credentials.
• Competitive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.