Star Lab - Teaching Assistant 26-27 SY

KaiPod Learning • Sarasota, FL

31d • $36,414 - $43,614 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team at Star Lab, where we deliver a world-class elementary education using best teaching practices and positive relationships. As a teaching assistant you will assist with all aspects of student work in the classroom under a teacher’s supervision. You will demonstrate lessons to students both individually and in groups, offer guidance as needed to students during independent practice, and help students with challenges or problems they are experiencing.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or the equivalent required, with a passion for both learning and teaching.
• Experience: At least one year of experience managing groups of children in a school, camp, or childcare setting.
• Skills: Fluency in English (written and spoken), collaborative with different personality types, and able to hold firm yet respectful expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students during work time as directed by classroom teacher.
• Collaborate with teacher to determine most effective approach for different children.
• Receive training in the Science of Reading and teach a small reading group.
• Provide supervision during outdoor activities and excursions.
• Plan and teach specials (music, art, science) with hands-on lessons that connect to the curriculum.

Benefits

• $7,200 healthcare contribution ($600/month added to salary for a total salary of $43,614).
• High quality of life with many positive relationships, opportunities to make a difference, and areas to grow and learn.
• Full-time position (5 days a week, 8 hours a day), 190 days/year with summers and holidays off.
• Ability to earn additional salary if you choose to work summer camp (June and July) - could earn up to additional $6000 for two months
• Receive training and coursework in the Science of Reading, and possibly attend conferences to connect with other educators.
• Grow with Star Lab as we expand, adding new grades and possibly campuses.
• Opportunities to receive job-embedded training, preparing you to learn the Star Lab curriculum and instructional model and move into a teacher role as the school grows.

What This Job Offers

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