Teacher Associate (2020-2021 School Year)

Philips Education Partners • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Principal and Lead Teacher, the Teacher Associate will provide support in all aspects of facilitating a classroom. The Teacher Associate is mentored by the Lead Teacher and assists by planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy learning environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of classroom experience.
• Hold a valid NJ State Teacher Certification or NJ Substitute Certification.
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students.
• Shared dedication to Philip’s Academy’s philosophy and mission.
• Excellent teamwork, work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and verbally.
• Possess excellent integrity, a gentle spirit, and demonstrate strong moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate technological abilities: word processing, data management, and informational retrieval.
• Submit a background checks through the New Jersey Department of Education.
• Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire.
• Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both.
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry students up to 70lbs.
• Have dependable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction in the classroom for whole groups, small groups, and individual students.
• Work cooperatively with Lead Teacher and grade level team to assist in implementing a strong, engaging, integrated and appropriate curriculum.
• Assist the grade level team in planning developmentally appropriate lessons that meet the needs of our diverse learners.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with families to ensure consistency between home and school in order to promote student success.
• Assist in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Maintain ongoing professional development.
• Provide support during other times of the day, including but not limited to leading instruction and providing supervision during recess, lunch, and hallway.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice from the Principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level