26/27 Teacher Assistant

Phalen Leadership Academies • Gary, IN

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About The Position

PLA teacher assistants are passionate and devoted individuals who bring creativity and rigor to our classrooms, supporting an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teacher assistants are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Teacher Assistant at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will work with individuals and/or small groups of scholars under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will do this by following educational and behavioral plans and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff. During non-classroom time, you will function in other support capacities (learning labs, hallway monitoring, lunch duty, etc.) and then implement the academic curriculum during designated blocks of time.

Requirements

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Analytical ability to plan individual and group activities that stimulate growth in scholars
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with scholars, parents/guardians, and other staff members

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with small group instruction, preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist certified teachers with the implementation of differentiation plans for small groups
• Provide instruction and support for classroom teachers and/or one-on-one tutoring for eligible students
• Provide instructional support in the library, media center, and/or cafeteria
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, answering the phone, etc.
• Contribute feedback and data on scholar progress, behavior, and performance
• Assist with supervision of scholars in the lunchroom and on the playground
• Work in collaboration with teachers and administrators

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
• Incentive and bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees