Teacher Assistant at Uncommon Schools

The Teacher Assistant position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no experience in education to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice on supporting the mission critical work of teachers.  Teacher Assistants will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization. Teacher Assistants will support teachers with tutoring grading data analysis and administrative support.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESAssist teachers with instruction assessments grading and other classroom responsibilities;Potentially teach small groups of students;Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily and small group intervention and student support;Observe Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management;Provide administrative support including but not limited to copies hallway duty organizing classroom materials etc.As appropriate perform all duties expected of staff including but not limited to:Participating in grade-level activities and school-wide functions events and trips;Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;Serving as an advisor to a small group of students;  Supervising students during transitions breakfast lunch and afterschool;  Communicating effectively with students families and colleagues;Participating in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.Qualifications : Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroomEvidence of self-motivation willingness to be a team player and has a strong sense of personal responsibility;Ideal candidates are hard-working urgent energetic and are willing to learn and adapt;Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve;is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability;Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills communication skills (particularly with children) and problem solving skills;Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced entrepreneurial results-oriented environment;Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred but not required;Relentless commitment to mission of educating urban students. Belief in and alignment with Uncommons core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable;Bachelors degree is preferred but not required.  A background in education is not required though candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students.Additional Information : Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. CompensationCompensation for this role is between $40000 to $50000. Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $40000 to $44000. Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. BenefitsGenerous paid time off inclusive of sick time paid holidays and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring Winter and Summer). Extensive best-in-class training and development  Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans pre-tax flexible spending (FSA) dependent care (DCFSA) and health saving accounts (HSA)Financial Planning403(b) retirement savings program employer matchPaid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.)Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits *A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE. Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Early Childhood Education,Customer Service,Infant Care,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Daycare,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Teaching,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children Experience: years Vacancy: 1