Job Title : Elementary Teacher Assistant K-6 (Founders Classical Academy-AR)
Wage / Hour Status : Exempt
Reports to : Principal
Department : As Assigned
School Summary :
Founders Classical Academy follows a democratic classical model using Core Knowledge curriculum based in classical liberal arts and sciences with a strong emphasis on civic education.
Qualifications :
Education / Certification : Must meet one of the following :
- High School Diploma or higher (Bachelors degree preferred)
- Experience working with elementary students in an instructional setting preferred
- Understanding of or willingness to learn selected methods of instruction
- Strong communication organization and interpersonal skills
Preferred Experience
Passion for studentsAbility to model virtue teach virtue through the curriculum and cultivate habits of virtue in studentsAbility and patience to work interactively with studentsAbility to understand the academic needs of studentsStrong organizational time management communication and interpersonal skills Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate with all levels of students their parents the community peers campus administration superintendents and corporate staffAbility to transition with changes
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities effectivelyAbility to travel as necessary (i.e. field trips class trips trainings etc.)Computer literacyResponsibilities and Duties :
Provide academic interventions for struggling students.Maintain discipline in the classroom. with teachers guidance.Assist with maintaining a classroom that is conducive to learning safe attractive and stimulates a spirit of inquiry.Set a good housekeeping example in the classroom and encourage students to follow this example. Regularly communicate with teachers to discuss student progress positive and negative.Inspire praise and correct students with consistency care and interest to encourage academic success and promote virtue.Read and comply with the RES Employee Handbook the RES Student-Parent Handbook the Founders Classical Academy Campus Handbook and other RES-Founders manuals and procedures documents.Perform all other duties as assigned.Equipment Used : All equipment required to perform duties and tasks were previously described.
Physical / Environmental Factors :
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race color national origin age religion sex marital status v eteran or military status disability or any other legally protected status. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience :
Founder
Key Skills
Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Computer Operation,EDI,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Cordova,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1