English as a Second Language (ESL) Teaching Assistant - K-5

Great Hearts Academies • Arlington, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant is a non-certified assistant to the Special Student Services/ESL Program at the academy for both general education and special education resource classrooms. The assistant will work to support students in all settings on campus under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified Special Education/ESL teachers and General Education teachers. Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.

Requirements

• High school degree or higher
• Has experience in special student services and/or ESL/ELL
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• US work authorization is required
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, candidates will hold an associate's degree or higher
• an interest in reading great books
• Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects
• Understanding how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material
• Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules
• Provides general clerical support for the Special Student Services Team
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Help maintain a clean and organized work area
• Provide a supportive and positive learning environment

Benefits

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED