Teacher Assistant (K-6) Grammar School

Location

Lone Tree, Douglas County, CO | United States

Job description

Job Title: Teacher Assistant (K-6)

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Dean of Grammar School

Work Hours/Days: School days, Monday through Friday, 7:10 am-3:35 pm and 3:35-4:30 one day a week

Involvement in professional development days, work days, and other staff/faculty days will be determined upon hire

Desired Start Date: August 2024

Hourly Wage Range: $18.60-$19.60 per hour

Benefits Available:

At our company, we prioritize our employees' well-being and financial stability, especially our valued teachers. We understand the importance of providing support and benefits that recognize their dedication and impact. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive compensation, full time employees have access to employer-covered monthly premiums for specific health, dental, and vision plans, and employer contributions to health savings accounts for those opting for high-deductible plans. We also offer a percentage match to retirement accounts and an assistance program featuring free counseling and advisory sessions. Additional benefits include paid time off, and sick pay.

Description:

Our teacher assistants model good character and assist lead teachers in phonics-based literacy, Singapore math, and the great ideas and works of history, science, and literature. We seek candidates with a high standard of excellence, professional demeanor, warm rapport with students, clear communication with parents and other staff members, and a can-do attitude to join our team. The ideal candidate will be organized, diligent, and devoted to partnering with his/her lead teacher to help students grow in wisdom and virtue.

This position collaborates directly with his/her assigned lead teacher and reports to the Dean of Grammar School.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate directly with the teacher(s) to implement a content-rich classical education by following curriculum guidelines and expectations
• Assist with classroom "housekeeping" items such as collecting, organizing, and grading students' work and materials, copying worksheets, distributing materials and items, keeping a tidy classroom)
• Build positive relationships with students by checking up on missing work, managing behaviors, executing small group and individual instruction, proctoring tests and evaluations, and meeting all accommodations
• Assist with daily operations of the school such as supervision of beginning and end of day routines and procedures, lunch and recess times, and other transitional periods
• Be respectfully assertive in guiding and mentoring students, utilizing classical pedagogy methods
• Proctor or supervise tests on the annual testing cycle (beginning of year, middle of year, end of year)
• Proactively identify struggling or advanced students to provide additional support or academic extensions
• Collaborate with Students Services team to meet requirements of special educational plans, such as IEPs, 504s, and others
• Maintain confidentiality in student records
• Maintain a collegial, professional relationship with students, parents, and colleagues as a partner in the community of learners
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and teammates
• Perform other related duties as directed

Position Requirements:

• Loyalty to the school and ACA's mission and vision
• Commitment to model moral character in line with the school's core virtues
• Adherence to all ACA policies, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and all applicable school and board policies
• Effective communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Patience, Resourcefulness, and Creative problem-solving skills needed
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships
• Professional experience with working with children is preferred
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Satisfactory background check is required by state law and the Colorado Department of Education

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to traverse classroom and building
• Must be able to supervise outdoor recess.

Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc. (ACACS) is a network of public charter schools in Colorado comprised of four campuses. The governing Board of Directors at ACACS has contracted with Minga Education Group (MEG) to provide employment services for all staff at ACACS. Through this partnership, MEG provides employment services, a personnel system for human resources, benefits, payroll services, and access to a 401(k) plan. For naming purposes, Minga Education Group is the employer.

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$18.6 - $19.6 per hour