Via - Teaching Assistant

Job Purpose

The Teaching Assistant will support the academic success and character development of all scholars in the assigned classroom and/or grade level under the direction of the Lead Teacher and Principal.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
• Provide assistance in lesson preparation (making copies, gathering materials, passing out supplies, etc.)
• Aid the teacher in achieving the highest outcomes for students and actively engaging in the planning process
• Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, and student achievement data
• Hold scholars accountable to extremely high academic and school-wide behavioral standards
• Implement lessons, assessments, and character education as designed by the lead teacher
• Support students through one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction, implementing remediation or acceleration with guidance from the lead teacher
• Absorb and maintain on-task behavior in the classroom by consistently complimenting, checking for understanding, and refocusing students
• Auxiliary support for educational technology – helping with log in and computer usage, reinforcing procedures, answering questions, and monitoring student activity
• Monitor students during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other key transitions throughout the day
• Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development
• Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
• Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities

Demonstrates Mission Aligned Personal Qualities

• Lives and acts as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative in your life for our scholars, team members, and community
• Agrees to always comply with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith
• Agrees to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members

Competencies

• Serving Leader: Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions
• Collaborative Relationships: Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families; Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
• Resource Management: Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, textbooks, etc.
• Forming Character: Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions; Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations; Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development
• Academic Excellence: Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential; Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle; Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s Degree preferred
• At least one year of teacher experience is a plus
• Experience working with youth and families in low-income urban communities
• Proficient with technology
• Valid teaching credential or willingness to attain one preferred

Personal Qualities

• Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to HOPE’s mission of Christ, College, and Character
• Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles
• Strong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child
• Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent education
• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving