Temporary Position for PreK

High Point Academy•Aurora, CO

About The Position

High Point Academy is a public charter school serving students from PreKindergarten through 8th grade in Aurora, Colorado. The school emphasizes strong relationships, inclusive and equitable learning environments, wellness, and meaningful, challenging learning connected to real-world issues. High Point Academy is working toward EL Education Credentialed School status and serves an ethnically and linguistically diverse student population. The PreK Teaching Assistant supports a student-centered, inquiry-driven learning environment that fosters academic excellence, character development, and real-world application of knowledge. The assistant works under the direction of the PreK Teacher and collaborates with the teaching team to support instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards, student engagement, differentiation, classroom culture, assessment, and family partnerships. The position also includes participation in professional learning, team meetings, school events, and other duties assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director. This is a temporary position for the 2026–2027 work year, starting in November and continuing through March. The role is based in Aurora, Colorado.

Requirements

Must be at Level 2 in the PDIS early childhood credentialing system or engage in training and development to reach this level.
Punctuality and dependability.
Experience contributing to a high-functioning professional learning community that yields strong results.
Experience with Restorative Justice Practices and a strong commitment to using discipline as a tool for learning.
Commitment to evidence-based practices, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Strong communication skills and significant experience building relationships with students, staff, families, board members, and other key stakeholders.
Team-oriented approach, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude toward supporting the school.
Commitment to educational equity and high expectations for all students.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to promote and support diversity, equity, and inclusion and advocate for people of all ethnicities, races, genders, ages, and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Support the PreK Teacher in creating classrooms characterized by discovery, inquiry, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Support instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and the district’s organized plan of instruction, including lessons that connect content areas and emphasize literacy and mathematical practices.
Encourage students to demonstrate curiosity, craftsmanship, collaboration, and other habits of scholarship; provide feedback and opportunities for reflection.
Collaborate with educators to meet student needs and adapt teaching to support students with diverse needs, interests, and ability levels.
Help establish a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment that supports positive student behavior and efficient use of time.
Build relationships and a sense of belonging through daily PACK/Leader in Me meetings and by fostering respect, responsibility, courage, and kindness.
Support student goal-setting, progress monitoring, sharing high-quality work, and reflection on learning.
Build positive relationships with families and engage in conversations with students, families, and staff to address challenges and establish shared expectations.
Use formative and summative assessments to measure student progress and contribute to data-informed instructional decisions.
Help students create high-quality work demonstrating depth of understanding and facilitate student-led conferences and portfolio presentations.
Communicate with families about academic progress, character development, and behavior through newsletters and classroom updates, and document communication in the contact log.
Involve families and community members in supporting student learning; collaborate with community partners and facilitate student fieldwork.
Participate in student-led conferences and celebrations of learning.
Follow school policies, procedures, timelines, and deadlines; maintain attendance and follow required plans and processes when absent.
Participate in professional learning, team meetings, data analysis, grading, and professional expectations established by the supervisor or Executive Director.
Participate in a committee and help execute a school-sponsored event or activity.
Perform other duties as assigned.