Pre-K Teacher Assistant (Part-Time)

Uncommon Schools•Camden, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is seeking a part-time Pre-K Teacher Assistant to support teachers in delivering exceptional education to students in economically disadvantaged communities. This role involves assisting with instruction, assessments, classroom management, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong drive to improve students' lives, be self-motivated, reflective, flexible, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Prior experience in schools or urban communities is preferred but not required. A Bachelor's degree is also preferred but not required, with a demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students being key.

Requirements

Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and has a strong sense of personal responsibility
Hard-working, urgent, energetic, and willing to learn and adapt
Extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve
Flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability
Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills (particularly with children)
Strong problem solving skills
Interest in performing a critical support role
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment
Relentless commitment to the mission of educating urban students
Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities
Bachelor’s degree
Background in education

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with instruction coverage (including Enrichment classrooms), assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities
Potentially teach small groups of students
Observe Master Teachers to improve instructional techniques and classroom management
Provide administrative support including but not limited to copies, hallway duty, bathroom duty, organizing classroom materials, etc.
Support with Aftercare by engaging students in fun activities on Fridays
Participate in grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips
Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior
Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and afterschool
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues