Academic Assistant | Elementary School

Elevate Charter Schools • New Haven, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary campus is seeking a full-time Academic Assistant to support classroom instruction, school operations, and the overall student experience. Working closely with teachers and staff, the Academic Assistant helps foster positive academic and social outcomes in a safe, supportive, joyful, and well-run school community. This hands-on role is an opportunity for a mission-aligned professional to grow in education while making a meaningful impact on students and families in New Haven.

The role includes supporting instruction and classroom routines, assisting students with academic work, helping maintain school records and instructional resources, and contributing to school-wide programs and daily operations. The Academic Assistant is expected to work collaboratively, reliably, and flexibly while supporting the mission and values of Booker T. Washington Academy and Elevate Charter Schools.

Booker T. Washington Academy serves students in grades K–4 at its Elementary campus and grades 5–8 at its Middle School campus. The academy emphasizes rigorous academics alongside character, self-discipline, responsibility, work ethic, and educational uplift.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team environment.
• Commitment to educational equity, youth development, social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Ability to help create classroom environments where students feel safe, supported, and challenged.
• Comfort with basic educational technology, such as Chromebooks, Google Suite, and learning platforms.
• Reflective mindset and personal accountability for supporting student growth and positive school culture.
• Alignment with the mission and values of Elevate Charter Schools and Booker T. Washington Academy, including belief in every student’s potential.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in an educational setting.
• Associate’s degree or higher; coursework in education, child development, psychology, or a related field is a plus.
• Interest in pursuing a career in education, including possible participation in BTWA/ECS’s Resident Teacher Pathway.
• Experience working with students in teaching, mentoring, tutoring, camp counseling, or youth development.
• Prior school experience supporting teachers, students, or classroom routines.
• Experience supporting diverse learners, including multilingual students and students with IEPs or 504 plans.
• Familiarity with culturally responsive practices, restorative approaches, or social-emotional learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom routines, lesson preparation, and administrative tasks.
• Organize and maintain classroom materials, resources, and equipment.
• Coordinate with teachers to support the implementation of academic and enrichment programs.
• Supervise students during arrival, lunch and recess, transitions, dismissal, extracurricular activities, school events, and other routines.
• Provide classroom coverage and support as needed.
• Provide academic support, including tutoring, small-group assistance, and help with assignments.
• Monitor and encourage student engagement in core classes and enrichment blocks.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to improve students’ academic and social experiences.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, including attendance and basic student information.
• Assist with scheduling and organizing parent-teacher conferences, meetings, and school events.
• Help prepare and distribute school communications, newsletters, and family updates.
• Manage and update instructional-material and supply inventories.
• Assist with the coordination and upkeep of educational technology and classroom tools.
• Support welcoming homeroom or advisory spaces that foster relationships, community-building, and social-emotional development.
• Support school-wide routines, rituals, celebrations, exhibitions, performances, and community events.
• Take ownership of special projects and shared responsibilities that advance the school’s mission and students’ academic and character development.
• Approach responsibilities with reliability, flexibility, professionalism, and a growth mindset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits packages for regular, full-time employees at a competitive value.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED