Teacher's Aide - 26/27 School Year

FlexSchool • Berkeley Heights, NJ

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About The Position

Teach differently. Reach students differently. Make a real impact. FlexSchool is a unique, accredited private school network designed for gifted, twice-exceptional, and non-traditional learners. Our small classes, flexible, strengths-first support for diverse learning profiles, and deeply supportive community empower creative, curious, and complex students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are a mission-driven environment where educators are encouraged to think outside the box, collaborate closely, and design learning experiences that meet students where they are while helping them grow into who they can become.

Requirements

• Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable, creative, and cooperative with a sense of humor
• Mental stamina to work positively with students for the length of scheduled workday
• Sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations
• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with gifted/LD students a plus

Responsibilities

• Support and supervision in the classroom, in support of both the individual student and an overall safe and stimulating educational environment.
• Utilizing the student profile to proactively plan, preparing, and developing various teaching aids for use in the classroom to support student success, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts.
• Providing redirection as needed to support appropriate classroom behaviors.
• Supervising and supporting student breaks from the classroom as needed.
• Supporting the student in learning to identify and proactively prepare for challenges such as sensory stimuli, social discomfort, etc., and to develop strategies for self-regulating and returning to class.
• Presenting and reinforcing class subject matter to the student, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions, and role-playing as needed.
• Assisting the student with assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• In the absence of the teacher, may confer with parents on student progress.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees