Elementary Collaborative Teacher - Part Time
About The Position
The Collaborative Support Teacher at Wise School supports a small group of students while working collaboratively with a team of teachers. The teacher creates and maintains a nurturing, supportive classroom environment and implements positive behavior support and classroom management. An administrative team provides guidance and professional development. This is a part-time hourly position working 20 hours per week at $40.70 per hour. The position includes paid Spring and Winter breaks of two weeks each, up to one full week of paid Thanksgiving break, and up to 10 paid holidays per year. The position does not work during the approximately nine-week summer break and is unpaid during that time. Summer employment opportunities may be available through Wise Camp. Employees are not required to be Jewish, but are expected to support and uphold the values and mission of the Jewish school and synagogue community. The role models the tenets and values of the faith within the school and Temple community and helps meet the daily needs of students and members.
Requirements
- College degree and certifications, or equivalent experience working with elementary-aged children.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Diplomacy, tact, and the ability to show grace under pressure.
- Empathy for the needs and differing dynamics of families who attend the school.
- Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills and a team-oriented approach.
- Strong organizational skills; self-motivated and responsible.
- Personal integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Stephen Wise Temple and Wise Schools.
- Reflective practitioner with a growth mindset.
- Ability to comfortably traverse the school campus multiple times throughout the day.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and lift up to 15 pounds.
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate standard office and educational equipment and support student and school activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and visitors at normal speaking levels and from a distance when needed for safety and school operations.
- Sufficient visual acuity, including close, distance, and peripheral vision and depth perception, to perform essential job functions safely and effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Strong educational technology skills, or a strong willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with classroom teachers to support each student’s individualized academic needs and access to the curriculum.
- Implement strategies such as reteaching, scaffolding, modifications, and accommodations.
- Collaborate with team members, staff, and administration to support student learning and growth.
- Facilitate online learning using provided technology tools and platforms as necessary.
- Attend and actively participate in all-staff meetings and training when necessary.
- Role-model the tenets of the faith and help transmit the faith’s expectations and values to members and the broader Temple community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Two weeks of paid Spring break.
- Two weeks of paid Winter break.
- Up to one full week of paid Thanksgiving break.
- Up to 10 paid holidays per year.
- Potential summer employment opportunities through Wise Camp.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
