Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant Eagles Nest Academy

Phalen Leadership Academies • Flint, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity: PLA teacher assistants are passionate and devoted assistants bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teacher assistants are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Teacher Assistant at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will work with individual and/or small groups of scholars under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will do this by following educational and behavioral plans and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff. During non-classroom time, you will function in other support capacities (learning labs, hallway monitoring, lunch duty, etc.) and then implement the academic curriculum during designated blocks of time. The Campus: Eagle's Nest Academy, nestled in Flint, MI, was established in 2009, repurposing a former retail space into a thriving educational institution. Catering to students from Kindergarten through 6th grade, it stands as a beacon of choice for parents. The academy's overarching mission is to foster individual academic triumph through a harmonious collaboration between families, the school, and the community. Eagle's Nest Academy is dedicated to delivering the utmost in comprehensive education, nurturing excellence in both academics and character development. With a resolute commitment to partnering with parents, the community, and maximizing available resources, Eagle's Nest Academy remains unwavering in its pursuit of scholar excellence.

Requirements

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Analytical ability to plan individual and group activities that stimulate growth in scholars
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with scholars, parents/guardians, and other staff members

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with small group instruction, preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist certified teachers with implementation of differentiation plans for small groups
• Provide instruction and support for classroom teachers and/or one-on-one tutoring for eligible students
• Provide instructional support in the library, media center, and/or cafeteria
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, answering the phone, etc.
• Contribute feedback and data on scholar progress, behavior, and performance
• Assis with supervision of scholars in the lunchroom and on the playground
• Work in collaboration with teachers and administrators

Benefits

• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
• Incentive and bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees