Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Vision
Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for an educator who is an “uber” kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In their classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback. 

In addition to being a kid person, the ideal candidate has a penchant for planning, preparation, using data, and being pushed to excellence. This person understands that what happens before students enter the classroom (intellectual preparation) drives what happens in the classroom and ultimately determines student achievement and success levels. 

Teacher Assistant Performance Outcomes 

1. Teacher Assistant will assist classroom teacher in ensuring at minimum 75% of students meet grade level standards in mathematics and literacy.


2. Teacher Assistant will ensure that assigned small/ at-risk groups show growth in mathematics and literacy as measured by internal assessments. 


3. Teacher Assistant will score proficient in classroom management and youth development as measured by student referral numbers, suspensions, and internal measurement tools. 

Core Competencies of Strong Applicants (New and Experienced) 

1. Commitment to assisting with daily and long-term instructional planning and preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class. 


2. Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students. 


3. Commitment to using data to improve short term and long-term student achievement goals. 


4. Full accountability for classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve. 


5. Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy’s core beliefs and educational viewpoint. 

Qualifications

1. At minimum, Associate degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 overall. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 


2. NYS Teaching Assistant certification within 3 months of employment 


3. Experience working with school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting 


4. Experience supporting school-aged English Language Learners to achieve high levels of growth; Bilingual (Spanish) Required.