Teaching Associate

The New School of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Teaching Associates (TAs) work under the supervision of a lead teacher, providing additional assistance and instruction to students. TAs typically work one-on-one or with small groups of students to help them understand and apply the learning taught by the classroom teacher. They often circulate around the classroom while students are completing assignments and assist students who need additional support or extensions. Likewise, TAs support teachers with other duties and responsibilities to ensure the classroom is clean and organized and materials are prepared for student use. Learning by doing is a core value of being a TA. In this role, TAs are encouraged to learn and grow their professional toolbox all with the goal of becoming future lead teachers. We are seeking a TA for transitional kindergarten and a TA for first grade.

Requirements

Ability to work Monday through Friday from 8am - 4:30pm.
High school diploma or GED equivalency
Deep commitment to collaboration and equitable teaching and learning approaches
Passion to build, collaborate and create an exceptional school community
Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning needs, including – but not limited to – English language learners, academically high-achieving or low-performing students, students receiving special education services, and students who have experienced trauma
Bias towards curiosity and comfort with failure; love for learning

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge and application of best teaching practices including but not limited to: culturally responsive teaching, inclusion, anti-racist education, restorative practices, Universal Design for Learning, Total Physical Response (TPR), storytelling, inquiry and social emotional learning
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Provide support and reinforcement for teacher and lessons
Give one-on-one or small group instruction and lesson review
Assist teachers with attendance, grading, and other administrative tasks such as photocopying and filing
Set up materials and equipment to help teachers prepare lessons
Ensure the classroom is well organized, efficient and materials are accessible for students
Provide additional supervision for students during class, lunch, recess, between classes, and on class outings or field trips