Uncommon Schools
Education
TeacherAssistant
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“Teacher Assistant at Uncommon Schools. Skills: Classroom support, Student tutoring, Instructional assistance. Assist teachers with instruction. Assist teachers with assessments”
What You'll Achieve.
Close college completion gap; Prepare students for college
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Drive to improve minds, Evidence of self-motivation, Willingness to be a team player, Sense of personal responsibility, Extremely reflective, Willing to learn, Time management ability, Organizational skills, Communication skills with children, Problem solving skills, Interest in performing support role, Ability to excel in fast-paced, Ability to excel in entrepreneurial, Ability to excel in results-oriented environment, Relentless commitment to mission
Nice to Have
Prior experience working in schools, Prior experience in urban communities, Bachelor's degree
What You'll Do.
Assist teachers with instruction
Assist teachers with assessments
Assist teachers with grading
Assist teachers with classroom tasks
Teach small groups of students
Support students with one-on-one tutoring
Support students with small group tutoring
Support students with intervention
Observe Master Teachers
Improve instructional techniques
Improve classroom management
Provide administrative support
Organize classroom materials
Participate in grade-level activities
Participate in school-wide functions
Participate in school-wide events
Provide consistent rewards
Provide consistent consequences
Supervise students during transitions
Supervise students during breakfast
Supervise students during lunch
Supervise students during recess
Communicate effectively with students
Communicate effectively with families
Communicate effectively with staff
Participate in staff orientation
Participate in staff training
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Grade-level activities; School-wide functions; School-wide events; Team player
Communication Scope
Effective communication
Full Job Description
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks , reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators , offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference! * Assist 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 classroom * Evidence 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
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