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TEACHING ASSISTANT
Position Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Lead Teacher and Head of School.
QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years working with school-aged children
Bachelors degree (preferred)
Committed to academic excellence and culturally responsive teaching
Understands child growth, development, and social needs
Possesses strong communication and organizational skills
Open and motivated to work collaboratively
Responsible and enthusiastic
Exhibits a strong commitment to working in a diverse, multi-cultural community
Loves children/has experience with children (required)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Lead Teacher (LT):
Maintain classroom environment including setting up paints, watering plants, and preparing lesson materials.
Prepare for daily activities, including general clerical tasks.
Lead students in social-emotional activities in cross-grade groupings twice a month.
Instruct small and large groups of children, as needed.
Refer parents to Lead Teacher for communications.
In absence of Lead Teacher:
Assume lead teaching schedule and classroom duties.
Follow teacher's lesson plans and set up classroom.
Act as Lead Teacher when primary LT is absent. Guide substitute on the days plans and Teaching Assistants yard/lunch/break schedule.
Notify parents in case of child illness/injury.
Attend school-wide events and staff trainings:
Back-To-School Night (September)
Information Day (November)
Assigned Class performance
Staff meetings (monthly)
Wednesday afternoon meetings
Bi-annual parent/teacher conferences
Scheduled staff in-services
Optional: Evening and weekend events, such as class performances, picnics, and fundraising events.
Student Supervision:
When supervising directly, Teaching Assistants shall be responsible for the safety of all children when on schoolyard at recess and lunch. This includes, but is not limited to, consistent monitoring, disciplining, and/or facilitating conflict resolution for the following behaviors such as: use of inappropriate language, teasing, physical aggression, exclusion, etc.
Curriculum:
Assist in planning curriculum and teaching of Partner Pals program.
Substitutes:
Be responsible for finding a substitute when absent and informing Lead Teacher and Administrative team of absence.
Miscellaneous:
Exhibit professional standards of attendance, punctuality, language, preparedness, and relationship to students.
Work flexibly and cooperatively with grade level team.
Maintain a thirty-five hour workweek, adhering to classroom arrival and departure schedule. Serve more than one classroom, if necessary.
All other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to the attention of Darlene Richard, Human Resource Coordinator at hr@auroraschool.org. Submission deadline is June 1, 2019. Position begins August 2019. No phone calls please. For more information, please visit: www.auroraschool.org
ABOUT US:
Aurora Schools mission is to nurture childrens love of learning by cultivating academic excellence, emotional intelligence and social engagement. Established in 1988, Aurora is an independent K-5 school that combines challenging academics, small multi-age classes, differentiated instruction, and a keen awareness of children's social and emotional development. We are fortunate to be able to focus on a stellar K-5 school experience for our students. All of our energy is invested in best practices for children in the elementary grades in order to foster their development into self-aware, confident life long learners who advocate for themselves and others, throughout school, in our Oakland community and in the world at large. Our talented teachers provide a safe learning atmosphere that extends beyond the classroom to every aspect of the school. The result is that Aurora graduates have a strong and solid foundation for middle school and beyond.
EEO Policy: Aurora School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other unlawful consideration.
