Teacher Assistant (5th-6th Grades)

Making Waves Academy; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant for 5th-6th grades. This role is pivotal in supporting teachers and enhancing student learning experiences. You'll work closely with students, providing one-on-one assistance and reinforcing learning concepts. The environment fosters academic excellence and character development, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about education. Join a vibrant community committed to student success and contribute to a dynamic educational experience that shapes young minds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college credits required with experience working with students.
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering lessons and activities.
• Monitor student behavior and assist with classroom operations.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Academic Support

Flexibility

Technology Skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Educational Software

Job description

**We are currently hiring for the 2025-2026 school year**

Job Description

Title: Teacher Assistant (5th-6th Grades)
Division: Middle School
Reports to: Instructional Coach
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Academic Year) CalSTRS Retirement Eligible
Salary Range: $30.53/hr

Summary
The Teacher Assistant supports 5th-6th grade teachers in delivering high-quality educational experiences at our college preparatory charter school. This role provides crucial classroom support, helps manage student behavior, assists with instructional delivery, and contributes to maintaining an environment that fosters academic excellence and character development. Monday through Friday during regular school hours with occasional after-school events

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce learning concepts introduced by the teacher
• Provide one-on-one academic support to students who need additional assistance
• Help monitor student behavior during class time, transitions, lunch, and recess
• Support teachers in maintaining student records, grading papers, and recording assessment data
• Assist in preparing classroom displays and instructional materials
• Communicate effectively with teachers regarding student progress and concerns
• Support administration of standardized tests and classroom assessments
• Assist teachers with daily classroom operations, including preparing materials, organizing classroom space, and setting up educational activities
• Help supervise students during transitions, breaks, field trips, and special events

Mission Alignment

• Demonstrate knowledge and support of Making Waves Academy’s mission, core values, standards, competencies, and code of conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Participate in the school community – attending school competitions, performances, assemblies, and extracurricular activities.
• Participate in required campus supervision duties every week, from Monday to Friday, with varying frequency depending on the semester's supervision assignment.

Work Environment

• This job operates in an office and school environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Some travel required for MWA related events, such as workshops or conferences.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to move around campus, stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or minimum of 60 college credits required and experience working with students in an educational setting. Experience working with children in grades 5-6 preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. Teaching experience is very desirable
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques
• Proficiency in core academic subjects (math, language arts, science, social studies)

Skills and Abilities

• Understands how to support teachers in delivering lessons and activities by directly supporting student learning and reinforcing instruction provided by a teacher
• Works effectively with teachers and other school staff to support student learning and classroom management. Ability to follow directions, assist with activities, and provide individual or small group support to students under a teacher's guidance
• Accurately and efficiently carries out instructions. Keeps materials organized, manages tasks efficiently, and adheres to schedules
• Monitors students during various activities, ensuring their safety, and reports any concerns
• Maintains appropriate conduct, appearance, and confidentiality regarding student information
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing needs and and student behaviors within the classroom
• Basic technology skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and educational software

Licenses or Certificates

• Employment eligibility will include fingerprints/Live Scan, tuberculosis (TB) screening, and other employment clearance.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Reasonable Accommodation
Consistent with its obligations under the law, MWA will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Is Our Policy

Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the School to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists); color; gender, (including gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity, whether or not the employee is transitioning or has transitioned); sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to such); religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); marital/registered domestic partner status; age (forty (40) and over); national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the U.S. is authorized by federal law); physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS); medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics); taking of a leave of absence pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Pregnancy Disability Leave (“PDL”) law, Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), or laws related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking laws; genetic information; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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