1st- Grade Teaching Assistants K-5 (26-27 SY)

We are seeking 1st-grade Teaching Assistants to join our team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School. As a Teaching Assistant, you will report to the Principal of your assigned grade span and support the whole class, individual scholars, and smaller groups of scholars who need assistance to absorb the lesson material.

Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers by preparing major subject area lesson plans
• Attend faculty meetings and parent conferences
• Prepare guided reading lesson plans
• Assume classroom responsibilities when the lead teacher is absent
• Develop and implement intervention plans for Tier 3 scholars
• Provide guided reading instruction daily to groups of scholars who are Tier 3
• Monitor i-Ready weekly instruction and provide a weekly report to scholars and lead teacher each week
• Work with smaller groups of scholars for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process
• Participate in CST meetings to discuss progress of Tier 3 scholars
• Review and internalize lesson plans
• Understand and follow the components of the Danielson Framework of Teaching
• Set up necessary material for classes
• Track scholar attendance and class schedules
• Escort and supervise scholars within the school building, on field trips and school activities
• Make sure classrooms are safe, neat, and orderly before classes start and throughout the day
• Assist teachers with various tasks, like grading assignments, recording anecdotals, and informing parents of their children’s progress
• Help scholars adjust, learn, and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues
• Remain up to date with school administrative requirements and learning methods
• Teach & lead their assigned class in the absence of the lead teacher
• In collaboration with the lead teacher, provide communication to families about their scholar
• Implement scholar goals and scholar plans
• Monitor lunch and recess
• Be on time for assigned posts such as cafeteria guard, hall monitor, etc.
• Ensure proven academic growth of scholars they supervise
• Respond to emails within 24 hours

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• NYS Level 1 Teacher Assistant Certification required
• Classroom experience in an urban school setting preferred
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: AMD 45,000-50,000 per-year-salary
• Paid time off
• Matching of retirement contributions up to 3%
• Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans, two dental plans, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit
• Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
• Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals