1st Grade Teaching Assistant: Guided Reading & Growth

Challenge Preparatory Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health plans (4 options)

Retirement contributions matching up

Professional development

Full-time with mid-August start

Job summary

Challenge Charter School in Far Rockaway, NY seeks a full-time Teaching Assistant to support teachers, plan lessons, monitor student progress, and assist with administrative duties. The role includes Tier 2/3 support in Math and Reading, daily guided reading, data review, and collaboration with CST teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and NYS Level 1 Teacher Assistant Certification, with urban school experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• NYS Level 1 Teacher Assistant Certification required.
• Experience in urban school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers by preparing major subject area lesson plans.
• Attend faculty meetings and parent conferences.
• Prepare guided reading lesson plans.
• Assume classroom responsibilities when the lead teacher is absent.
• Provide guided reading instruction and monitor progress weekly.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

NYS Level 1 Teacher Assistant Certification

Experience in urban school setting

Job description

Challenge Charter School in Far Rockaway, NY seeks a full-time Teaching Assistant to support teachers, plan lessons, monitor student progress, and assist with administrative duties. The role includes Tier 2/3 support in Math and Reading, daily guided reading, data review, and collaboration with CST teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and NYS Level 1 Teacher Assistant Certification, with urban school experience preferred.