Teaching Assistant

YouthBuild Philly • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter high school, with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program, Youthbuild facilitates a warm, loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community, such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline, weekly community meetings, and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications, while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild, we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college, 2-year college, vocational training program, or liveable wage job). The Teacher Assistant supports classroom instruction within one of YouthBuild’s workforce development departments, Healthcare, Culinary or Building Trades, by assisting instructors in developing engaging, hands-on learning experiences for young adults ages 17-21. This role provides individualized and small-group skill-building support, helps prepare and maintain classroom materials and equipment, and contributes to a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment.

Requirements

• Invested in our core values - Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.
• Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve.
• Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
• Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Urban Education, Youth Development or Child Development, preferred.
• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction in one of three workforce development departments (Healthcare, Building Trades, or Culinary) by assisting with hands-on learning activities, projects and skill-building exercises.
• Provide individualized and small-group support to students ages 17-21, reinforcing lessons, clarifying instructions, and encouraging active participation.
• Collaborate closely with the instructor on record to ensure consistent instructional support across two cohorts of students.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, tools, and equipment to create a safe, efficient, and engaging learning environment.
• Help maintain a positive and productive classroom environment by modeling professional behavior, addressing disruptions appropriately, and supporting a respective, inclusive environment.
• Monitor student progress during classroom activities, offering constructive feedback and report observations to the classroom instructors.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and collaborative planning sessions with teachers and other program staff.
• Provide mentorship to a cohort of 2-3 students, offering consistent academic and personal support to help them stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements, as needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the Workforce Instructor(s) or Director of Workforce Development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match
• Employer paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED