Teacher Assistant

North Star Academy Charter School • Newark, NJ

24d

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools serving economically disadvantaged communities. The Teacher Assistant supports classroom instruction and student learning by assisting teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities. The role may include teaching small groups, providing daily one-on-one and small-group tutoring and interventions, and observing Master Teachers to improve instructional techniques and classroom management.

The position also includes administrative and schoolwide support, such as preparing copies, organizing classroom materials, supervising students, and participating in grade-level activities, school events, and trips. Teacher Assistants help maintain consistent expectations for student behavior, may advise a small group of students, communicate with students, families, and colleagues, and participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Requirements

• Demonstrated drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• Evidence of self-motivation, teamwork, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Hard-working, energetic, urgent, and willing to learn and adapt.
• Reflective and committed to continuous improvement.
• Flexible and comfortable dealing 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.
• Bachelor’s degree.

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, small-group intervention, 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, schoolwide functions, events, and trips.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or 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

• Competitive compensation.
• 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 accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Financial planning.
• New Jersey Pension program.
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support and a wellness benefit.

What This Job Offers

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