Part - Time Teacher Assistant
About The Position
Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles and the North-East San Fernando Valley. Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships. The Team Member we are searching for The ideal Teacher Assistant believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success.
Requirements
- Education: Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred OR Must complete 12 semester units and/or 18 quarter units and be currently enrolled for the same units
- Experience: 1+ years of experience working with students in a learning environment preferred
- Skills and Abilities Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
- Must be flexible and team-oriented
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
- Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with: tests, homework, program reviews, reports, student files, schedules, and any other instructional program assignments
- Help teachers prepare lesson plans
- Work with smaller groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process
- Build strong relationships with students and parents
- Establish an environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for college
- Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment
- Build professional knowledge
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
- 403b Retirement Plan with an annual contribution match
- Paid Time Off
- Ongoing Professional Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
