Teacher Aide - Miami

KIPP•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Miami is seeking Teacher Aides to support students specifically in Kindergarten classrooms. Teacher Aides are members of school teams who support instructional teammates by assisting inside and outside the classroom at key points throughout the school day. They also help with administrative tasks and special event setup so teachers can focus on supporting students’ achievement.

Requirements

Associate's degree or a minimum of 48 university credit hours.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
A passionate and loving attitude toward all children.
Responsiveness, including follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members.
Strong customer service skills and support for families and children.
Commitment to ensuring teachers and students have what they need to be successful.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to collaborate with team members.
Ability to proactively solve problems and anticipate challenges.
Ability to identify inefficiencies and generate creative solutions.
Ability to troubleshoot and manage high-stress situations with a calm and positive demeanor.
Ability to meet the physical demands of being on one's feet in classrooms, the cafeteria, and outdoors, occasionally moving boxes and restocking supplies, and lifting and carrying items weighing 10 or more pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children is recommended.
Proficiency in Spanish and/or Creole is recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide grade-level support, including attendance assistance, grading support, bulletin boards, copies, and lesson-material preparation.
Provide Tier 1 technology support and manage inventory.
Help maintain and upkeep shared spaces.
Provide logistical support for student and family events.
Organize classrooms, including seat sacks, cubbies, technology, classroom décor, and supplies.
Create family communications and flyers and support communication with families.
Assist with classroom management and create an environment appropriate for learning.
Assist teachers with planning, preparing, and implementing differentiated instruction for individual students or groups.
Support students during culture blocks and whole-school activities and spaces, including breakfast, lunch, recess, free choice, and dismissal.
Manage and track student portfolios.
Undertake other duties broadly in line with the essential duties and responsibilities.