Reach Associate - 2026-2027
About The Position
The Reach Associate typically provides both instructional and non-instructional support to a team of teachers, as designated by the team’s multi-classroom leader. This role involves working closely with teachers to complete various administrative tasks and non-instructional paperwork. The associate manages procedures and supervises student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities, and while teachers deliver instruction. In some schools, the associate may aid instruction by supervising time on projects, skills practice, and digital learning, and/or by instructing students in small groups or individually. All activities are directed by the multi-classroom leader or team reach teachers.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with children
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, sexual orientation, or economic differences.
- If assisting with instruction: Knowledge of subject matter being taught
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required
- Preference given for experience working successfully with those of similar demographics to the desired school placement.
Responsibilities
- Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable
- Contribute to a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport
- Manage student behavior during transitions and less structured time (e.g., recess, lunch)
- Monitor independent work time in classroom while teacher provides instruction
- Tutor small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of the supervising teacher
- Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning.
- Maintain administrative duties on behalf of teacher (such as taking attendance, entering grades, scheduling parent conferences, preparing student activities and assignments, checking homework, additional paperwork)
- Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable
- Participate in professional development opportunities
Benefits
- full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
