Temporary Position for PreK

High Point Academy•Aurora District, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

High Point Academy is seeking a temporary PreK Teaching Assistant for the 2026–2027 work year, with the position starting in November and ending in March. The assistant works at the direction of the PreK Teacher in a public charter school serving PreKindergarten through 8th grade in Aurora, Colorado. The role supports a student-centered, inquiry-driven learning environment focused on academic excellence, character development, and applying learning to real-world contexts. The assistant collaborates with colleagues and helps implement EL Education practices, including project-based learning, student-led inquiry, and active citizenship. The position supports instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards, differentiated to meet students’ needs and interests, and designed to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and mastery of learning targets. The assistant helps foster a safe, inclusive, respectful classroom, build trusting relationships with students and families, support assessment and data-informed instruction, and contribute to family and community engagement. Professional collaboration, participation in meetings and learning activities, reliable attendance, and contribution to the broader school community are also expected.

Requirements

Must be at Level 2 in the PDIS early childhood credentialing system or engage in training and development to reach that level.
Punctuality and dependability.
Experience contributing to a high-functioning professional learning community that achieves 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, supportive attitude.
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.
Professional, courteous, and friendly manner; ability to remain calm and poised in stressful situations, work toward solutions, and maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

Support the PreK Teacher in creating an active classroom environment that encourages discovery, inquiry, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Support instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and the school’s organized plan of instruction.
Help develop and implement 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 the needs of all students and adapt instruction for students with diverse needs, interests, and abilities.
Help establish a safe, inclusive, respectful, predictable, and nurturing learning environment for a diverse student population.
Use daily PACK/Leader in Me meetings to build relationships and students’ sense of belonging.
Provide opportunities for students to set goals, monitor progress, share high-quality work, and reflect on learning.
Build positive relationships with families and communicate with them about student academic progress, character development, and behavior; document communication in the contact log.
Use formative and summative assessments to measure progress toward mastery and participate in data-driven decisions to adjust instruction.
Support the creation of high-quality student work and help facilitate student-led conferences and portfolio presentations.
Involve families and community members in student learning, conferences, and celebrations; collaborate with community partners and facilitate student fieldwork.
Follow school policies and procedures, meet timelines and deadlines, maintain good attendance, and follow required plans and processes when absent.
Participate in professional learning, team meetings, data analysis, grading, and other professional expectations set by the supervisor or Executive Director.
Participate in a committee and help execute a school-sponsored event or activity.
Perform other duties as assigned.