Teacher Assistant

Uncommon Schools•Boston, MA

10d•$50,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools serving economically disadvantaged communities. The Teacher Assistant role offers people with limited or no education experience the opportunity to explore the field and gain hands-on experience supporting teachers. Teacher Assistants observe experienced educators and school leaders, assist with instruction and classroom operations, and help advance the organization’s mission of preparing students for college and beyond. Candidates should be passionate about working with K–12 students and committed to educating urban students.

Requirements

Demonstrated drive to improve students’ minds and lives, both in and out of the classroom.
Self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Hard-working, energetic, adaptable, and willing to learn.
Reflective approach and desire to continually improve.
Flexibility and comfort 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 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, 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 and 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 during 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.
Pension through the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System.
403(b) retirement savings program.
Transit commuter benefit with an employer subsidy toward eligible transit expenses.
Paid leave options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
Mental health and counseling support, plus wellness benefits.