Reach Associate (RA)-(2026-2027 School Year)
About The Position
Reach Associates (RAs) are advanced paraprofessionals who support Multi-Classroom Leaders (MCLs) on Opportunity Culture campuses. MCLs provide heavy guidance on lessons to assist the Reach Associate in their daily responsibilities. RAs work closely with the teacher to complete various tasks, including classroom support with students and non-instructional paperwork. They manage procedures and supervise student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities while the teacher(s) deliver instruction. In some schools, they may aid instruction by supervising time on projects, skills practice, and digital learning labs, and/or working with students in small groups or individually. The multi-classroom leader or team teachers direct all activities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 48 earned college credits
- Previous experience working with children
- Three years of experience in a K-12 school setting
Nice To Haves
- Educational Aide Certificate
- Seeking a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Bilingual
Responsibilities
- Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable
- Contribute to a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport
- Manage student behavior during transitions and less structured time (e.g., recess, lunch)
- Monitor independent work time in the classroom while the teacher provides instruction
- Tutor small groups and individuals
- Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning
- Maintain administrative duties on behalf of the teacher (such as taking attendance, entering grades, scheduling parent conferences, preparing student activities and assignments, checking homework, and additional paperwork)
- Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), and digital lab monitor(s), when applicable
- Participate in professional development opportunities
- Communicate with parents under the guidance of the Multi-Classroom Leader
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
