5th Grade Teaching Assistant

Jobtailor; Anthem (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts in Anthem, AZ is seeking an assistant teacher to support a rich Core Knowledge curriculum and collaborate with a Master Teacher in a classical liberal arts setting. You will serve as a second teacher, helping with instruction and daily classroom tasks while maintaining professional standards and school policies.

The role emphasizes ongoing professional growth, reading great books, strong communication, and possible local travel for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in reading great books.
• US work authorization.
• ParaPro Proficiency Exam (certification)
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in implementing a rich Core Knowledge curriculum
• Function as a second teacher in the classroom without shouldering all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications
• Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities
• Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment
• Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and deepen knowledge of the classical tradition
• May travel locally for training and professional development opportunities

Skills

Experience working with students

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Collaboration

Mentorship

Professionalism

Respectful communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

ParaPro Proficiency Exam

Job description

• • Support the lead teacher in implementing a rich Core Knowledge curriculum
• • Function as a second teacher in the classroom without shouldering all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications
• • Learn the craft of teaching through mentorship with a Master Teacher in a classical liberal arts primary-school environment
• • Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community
• • Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities
• • Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment
• • Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties
• • Pursue ongoing professional growth and deepen knowledge of the classical tradition
• • May travel locally for training and professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Experience working with students
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interest in reading great books
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Some locations may require an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or passing a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work
• US work authorization required; OPT/CPT candidates accepted
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance required
• Ability to perform standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching
• May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds
• Local travel may be required for training and professional development

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to support classroom instruction and student learning while collaborating with teachers in a classical liberal arts environment. Committed to ongoing professional growth and upholding school policies to foster a respectful and vibrant school community.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Experience Working With Students
• Excellent Oral Communication Skills
• Excellent Written Communication Skills
• Associate's Degree Or Bachelor's Degree
• US Work Authorization

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Classroom Support
• Curriculum Implementation
• Planning Assistance
• Grading Assistance
• Student Evaluation

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Mentorship
• Professionalism
• Respectful Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• ParaPro Proficiency Exam

Industry Keywords

• Core Knowledge Curriculum
• Classical Liberal Arts
• Professional Development
• Faculty Meetings
• School Policies