FLACS II - Teaching Assistant 26-27

Family Life Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

4d•$34,000 - $41,961•Onsite

About The Position

Family Life Academy Charter School (FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. FLACS, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, creates the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. FLACS is currently seeking dynamic individuals who value collaboration with like-minded educators, want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm, believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments, and desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program. Under the supervision of the School Principal and direction of the Classroom Teacher, Teaching Assistants support teachers in implementing high-quality rigorous standards based curricula which promotes a culture of excellence and high expectations. Teaching Assistants reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups. They enforce school and class rules and maintain an attractive and orderly classroom. They assist teachers with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance and entering student data into school and network databases.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is required
New York State Certification in Level I, II or III Teaching Assistant required
NY State Department of Education fingerprint clearance

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a teacher preparation program is preferred
Prior experience working with elementary aged children preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher in setting up and maintaining a clean and orderly classroom.
Under the direction of the teacher, creates and maintains bulletin board displays inside and outside the classroom.
Manages and secures all materials in the classroom environment.
Works with individual children or groups of children on special instructional projects and activities, as planned by the teacher.
Uses and promotes positive guidance and behavior management techniques.
Assists teachers with conferring with students.
Communicates to the teacher observations or concerns regarding student’s academic and social-emotional progress.
Assists teachers with keeping individual students on task during instructional activities.
Grades assignments involving multiple choice or unambiguous short answers, under the direction of the teacher.
Writes individual anecdotal records that support the teacher in the planning of instructional activities.
Assists teachers with entering data in online gradebooks.
Assumes the position of teacher for short periods in the absence of the certified classroom teacher.
Promotes healthy eating habits of students in the cafeteria.
Maintains a safe and orderly environment in the lunchroom.
Assists teachers in the orderly transition of students at arrival and dismissal.
Escorts students to bus dismissal.
Maintains a professional relationship with the assigned teacher.
Participates in staff meetings and professional learning, as scheduled.
Adheres to the prescribed schedule set by the administration.
Upholds the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy.
Is a lifelong learner who reflects on their practice, is receptive to critical feedback from leaders and colleagues, and strives to improve instructional effectiveness.
Has high expectations for students and for themselves as an educator.
Demonstrates self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.