Elementary Teaching Assistant

Rapoport Academy Public School • Waco, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a positive, energetic, and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our Primary Elementary team. The ideal candidate has a genuine passion for working with our youngest learners and is committed to creating a fun, engaging, and supportive classroom environment. This is a physically active position that requires you to be mobile and energetic throughout the day. You must be able to get up and down from the floor easily and frequently to interact with students at their level and participate in classroom activities. Join Our Team! Rapoport Academy strives to transform students’ trajectories by creating an inclusive and equitable school environment through relationship-driven practices, rigorous academics, and shared core values. As a part of our mission, we are always looking for highly effective, diverse teachers, support staff, and leaders to add to our team. Why Work at RAPS? Looking for a supportive school environment? We are a public charter school focused on innovative practices in education & a place for teachers to GROW! Small Class Size: We cap classes at 17 and grade levels at 68 students. This allows teachers to really get to know their students and their families. Supportive Teaching Team: We offer instructional coaching, content support, mentoring, highly qualified teaching assistants, & professional development. RAPS is a place where teachers GROW. Increased Teacher Autonomy & Relaxed Employee Dress Code: We want you to enjoy teaching! And part of that is making sure you are comfortable. We have a relaxed employee dress code and we encourage teachers to bring their own flair and passions to their classes. Jeans and smart-casual dress are fine for staff to wear on school days! You can be yourself here. Primary Purpose: Assist the teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Requirements

• Meet Paraprofessional Highly Qualified standards
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Some experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with general education teacher to ensure high-quality instruction for students most at risk for academic struggle.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students, small groups and/or whole group.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Keep anecdotal documentation as needed for small group instruction.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Communicate student needs to appropriate staff and leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Small Class Size: We cap classes at 17 and grade levels at 68 students.
• Supportive Teaching Team: We offer instructional coaching, content support, mentoring, highly qualified teaching assistants, & professional development.
• Increased Teacher Autonomy & Relaxed Employee Dress Code: We want you to enjoy teaching! And part of that is making sure you are comfortable. We have a relaxed employee dress code and we encourage teachers to bring their own flair and passions to their classes. Jeans and smart-casual dress are fine for staff to wear on school days! You can be yourself here.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed