Teacher Associate (Grades 5-8)

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson•Paterson, NJ

1d•Onsite

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 check 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.
Substitute classes, when needed, to maintain instructional operation of the classroom, with the support of lead teacher and supervisor.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice from the Principal.