Associate Teacher
Mission: Our school is an engaging learning community. We support the holistic growth of children and educators. Our school is a place where culture, community, and professional knowledge come together.
Vision: Learning for All!
As a partner of a certified classroom teacher and/or school administrator, Associate Teachers supplement student education and assist classroom teachers with instructional, behavior management, and/or administrative duties. They support the physical, behavioral, and academic needs of a specific student or group of students with special needs throughout the school day by leading and facilitating classroom activities that promote high achievement in a positive learning environment.
Specific Responsibilities
- Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
- Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students.
- Assist the teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class.
- Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials.
- Plan and lead instruction in designated content areas as needed.
- Supervise students in the cafeteria, specials, hallways, and on field trips.
- Attend students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
- Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans.
- Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration.
- Implement and enhance the school’s systems and culture.
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
- Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings.
- Show unwavering commitment to urban youth by improving the minds and lives of their students in and out of school.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
- Substitute Certificate is required
- Instructional experience in urban settings preferred.
- CE / CEAS readiness preferred
REPORTS TO & EVALUATED BY: Content Supervisors as Assigned
SALARY: $27,625