Long Term Teaching Aide

KIPP • Saint Louis, MO

137d

About The Position

Every day, it is great people at KIPP that prove the possible. KIPP St. Louis Long Term Teachers Assistants provide classroom support and small group instructional care to students, but more specifically, students that require high needs support. Long Term Teachers Aides assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote academic achievement and personal development in our Kindergarten classrooms. They will work alongside our Teacher Aides in supporting our high needs Kippsters.

Requirements

• Substitute Teaching Certification Required
• A high school diploma or GED and 60 hours of college credit
• Experience working with students
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respect
• Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students' needs
• Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers
• Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing and reinforcing rules and consequences
• Approaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records
• Assumes responsibility for student achievement
• Provides feedback to teachers about students' progress and needs
• Consistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works relentlessly to meet individual and professional development goals
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
• Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior
• Collaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
• Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement
• Embody and maintain school's values, policies, and culture
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff
• Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
• Participates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students
• Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessary
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher

Benefits

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony and more!
• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
• Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards
• Generous time off: Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
• Paid parental leave for new families
• Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
• Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
• On-going professional development opportunities: Weekly coaching sessions, Weekly school-based professional development, Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED