Pre-K Teacher Assistant

New Paradigm for Education • Detroit, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) composed of educational practitioners, community advocates, and business leaders who have dedicated years of service to children. We specialize in maximizing student learning potential through proven education practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation. NPFE is on a mission to ensure that all students in Detroit achieve at the highest levels, supporting educational transformation through increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support. NPFE seeks GSRP Assistant Teachers to support the implementation of positive and impactful instruction in a PreK setting. In partnership with Lead Teachers and Associate teachers, Assistant Teachers will deliver instruction using our PreK curriculum, establish strong relationships with students, families and co-workers, and ensure that their students are prepared for kindergarten in a safe and nurturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma

Nice To Haves

• Highly motivated and driven by results
• Extremely organized with an ability to balance deadlines and multiple workstreams
• Flexible and adaptable to ever changing student needs and work demands
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enduring belief in the endless potential of all scholars
• Committed to going “above and beyond” in the name of student success

Responsibilities

• Works under the oversight of the classroom Lead Teacher as part of the GSRP teaching team
• Helps to facilitate the daily routine by supporting and delivering lessons and working with students.
• Becomes knowledgeable of the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Establishes a positive relationship with all co-workers and parents
• Adheres to all licensing and GSRP requirements
• Supports the classroom team members and the district team as needed
• Ancillary duties as needed or assigned

What This Job Offers

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