Teacher Assistant

The role

You will partner with classroom teachers to plan and deliver instruction and support student growth through assessments. You will also help create a safe, supportive classroom environment and monitor student behavior during lunch and recess.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the teacher in planning and delivering instruction.
• Implement a research-based curriculum aligned to grade-level standards.
• Modify and differentiate learning experiences for all students, including those with disabilities.
• Support the assessment of student learning.
• Give students constructive, timely feedback.
• Help create a safe, supportive, and welcoming classroom.
• Reinforce routines, expectations, and positive behaviors.
• Partner with families to strengthen the home-school connection.
• Monitor student behavior during lunch and recess coverage.
• Participate in professional development.

Required qualifications

• H.S Diploma/GED
• New York State Teacher Assistant Certification is required
• Familiarity with high-quality curriculum programs.
• Strong command of all Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
• A high degree of comfort and confidence engaging children in learning and interfacing with parents/caregivers.
• Commitment to create and maintain a safe and responsive learning environment.
• Capacity to develop strong relationships based on trust, respect, effective communication, and common goals.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and initiatives, strong attention to detail and excellent time management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Exhibit the Amber Traits of Achievement, Community, Responsibility, Honesty and Respect

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years experience working with children in an afterschool, daycare, camp or school setting
• Ability to speak, write and understand Spanish fluently

Benefits

• Medical plans averaging a $55 employee contribution monthly for single coverage
• Dental & vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after 1-year
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Pre-tax commuter & transit benefits
• Flexible spending/health reimbursement accounts
• Longevity and referral bonuses
• Generous paid time off
• Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
• Professional development

Before you apply

• Completion and pass pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process
• Legally eligible to work in the United States

About the company

Amber Charter Schools understands specific groups are subject to marginalization and believes these powerful groups should be centered in our community.