Teacher Assistant

Roxbury Prep Charter School • Boston, MA

8d • $50,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant position offers individuals with limited or no education experience an opportunity to explore the field and gain hands-on experience supporting teachers. Assistants observe experienced teachers and school leaders, learn effective classroom instruction and classroom management, and support teaching through tutoring, grading, data analysis, and administrative work. The role also includes student supervision, communication with families and colleagues, school activities, and participation in staff orientation and training.

Requirements

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Hard-working, urgent, energetic, and willing to learn and adapt.
• Reflective, eager to improve, flexible, and comfortable with unpredictability.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational, communication (particularly with children), and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in performing a critical support role and ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment.
• Relentless commitment to educating urban students and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.
• Demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Background in education is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.
• Potentially teach small groups of students.
• Provide daily one-on-one and small-group tutoring, interventions, and student support.
• Observe Master Teachers to improve instructional techniques and classroom management.
• Provide administrative support, including making copies, hallway duty, and organizing classroom materials.
• Participate in grade-level activities, school-wide functions, events, and trips.
• Provide consistent rewards and consequences for student behavior.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
• Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch, and afterschool.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks (spring, winter, and summer).
• Extensive training and development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, and health savings accounts.
• Pension through the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System.
• 403(b) retirement savings program.
• Transit commuter benefit with employer subsidy toward eligible transit expenses.
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed