Primary Classroom Teacher Assistant (Full- Time)

Sage Solutions Group•Birmingham, MI

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Eton Academy is an independent school dedicated to educating students who learn differently. We are seeking educators who demonstrate a passion for learning and the ability to provide top-quality support and instruction for our students. The Teacher Assistant will utilize their experience, previous training, and Eton’s approaches to instruction to support and teach students. The ideal candidate will be genuinely kind, possess a passion for learning that can be shared with students daily, and have a desire to utilize technology in the classroom to improve instruction. The candidate should be able to demonstrate instructional strategies that promote engagement in the curriculum and cultivate a friendly and supportive environment conducive to learning both inside and outside the classroom.

Requirements

Associate degree (Required)
2 years of experience in teacher support or teaching (Required)
Ability to commute to Birmingham, MI 48009 (Required)
Ability to relocate to Birmingham, MI 48009 before starting work (Required)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate instructional strategies which promote engagement in the curriculum.
Cultivate a friendly and supportive environment that is conducive to learning in and out of a classroom setting.
Possess interest in working to build expertise in a core subject specific areas and building skills to become a lead classroom teacher in the future.
Utilize technology in the classroom to improve instruction.

Responsibilities

Teach, support, coach, counsel, supervise, and care about the students.
Work in partnership with the lead teacher and parents.
Advocate for and promote the school.
Work collegially with administrators and fellow faculty and staff.
Grow professionally, including attending before and after school related meetings that fall outside of regularly scheduled hours.
Understand and implement all aspects of the Eton Approach® and participate in all related certification training.
Build expertise in core subject-specific areas and develop skills to become a lead classroom teacher in the future.
Create a flexible program and provide an environment favorable to individualized learning and personal growth for students.
Implement and apply Eton Approach Guiding Principles in daily work.
Protect and use instructional time to its fullest.
Use multi-sensory explicit, systematic instruction.
Follow daily lesson plans and schedule/support plans/check-in plans for all students using thoughtful planning.
Report on student progress.
Review and understand student profiles.
Attend and contribute to meetings.
Be flexible.
Establish effective rapport with students.
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide a good foundation for life, in accordance with each student’s ability.
Establish good relationships and communication with parents and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
Establish good working relationships with other faculty/staff members.
Continuously remain open to learning new LD strategies/programs to prepare different learners for success.
Adhere to all policies in the Eton Handbook.
Perform all other duties as assigned.