After-School Panther Club Assistant Teacher

Momentumacademystl; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Momentum Academy in St. Louis is seeking a Panther Club Teacher Assistant to support after-school instruction and scholar development. You will work with Site Coordinators, Lead Teachers, and families to promote academic success and positive character.

Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum, small-group instruction, assessments, field trips, and progress reporting. Bachelor’s degree required; Missouri teaching certification preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college required.
• Missouri Teaching Certification preferred (Elementary Education 1-6, B-3, or MS 5-9).
• 1-3 years of teaching experience (urban communities a plus).

Responsabilidades

• Supports district-approved curriculum and lesson plans.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction.
• Translates plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Plans, establishes, and maintains behavior management for effective learning.
• Chaperones field trips and engages families in activities.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Office productivity

Strong organization

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Panther Club (After School) Teacher Assistant

About Momentum Academy

Momentum Academy is a PK-8 public charter school district in St. Louis City committed to fostering love, wellness, growth, and academic excellence. We build character, confidence, and community by supporting scholars, families, and staff to thrive together.

Thrive At Momentum

Momentum is committed to acting with integrity and joy. We provide professional development, wellness supports, and a culture rooted in love, integrity, collaboration, solutions-driven mindsets, and joy. Staff thrive through research-based coaching, highly rated instructional materials, restorative practices, and dedicated wellness spaces.

Role Overview

Under the direction of the Site Coordinators, Panther Club Teacher will support the instruction and training of scholars in his or her classroom and/or assigned grade level(s). The Teacher Assistant will work closely with scholars, parents, Lead Teachers, and school administration to ensure that academic success and character development are achieved by all scholars in the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supports learning of district approved curriculum.
• Supports lesson plans, instructional materials, establishes standards based long/short range goals for students.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each scholar.
• Obtains, analyzes and uses scholar demographics to guide instructional planning.
• Demonstrates a thorough command of the discipline/content he/she teaches.
• Translates lesson plans/instructional strategies into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Plans, establishes, and maintains procedures for managing scholar behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere and to maximize instructional time.
• Uses a variety of formal and informal assessments to guide instruction and provide feedback during instruction.
• Engages scholars in a variety of learning experiences that promote self-directed learning and scholar inquiry.
• Utilizes a variety of assessments to evaluate scholars academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports and/or other indicators to reflect student achievement.
• Uses a variety of assessments to evaluate scholars academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports and/or other indicators to reflect scholar achievement.
• Identifies scholar needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Creates and maintains a safe environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of scholar’s work.
• Demonstrates a command of classroom management by managing transitions between activities or classes.
• Participates in continuous high quality professional development in order to enhance his/her professional growth and development.
• Exhibits professional demeanor and behavior.
• Works to achieve organizational goals in order to make the entire school a positive and productive learning environment for scholars.
• Communicates effectively, goals and instructional expectation for scholars in writing, orally and through posting of standards, objectives, or essential questions during classroom instruction, homework, assignments and/or home-school communications.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Site Coordinator.
• Chaperone field trips to local venues.
• Engage parents in activities that the entire family can enjoy
• Lead recreational activities
• Perform remediation and support activities with scholars.
• Tutor scholars with their day time school activities.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Missouri Teaching Certification preferred (Elementary Education 1-6, B-3, or MS 5-9).

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of teaching experience (experience working with students and families in urban communities is a plus)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
• Proven track record of student achievement results
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated mastery and enthusiasm for content knowledge.
• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills.
• A tireless work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative solution finder.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position pays $22/hour.

Schedule & Work Environment

3-4 hours per day Monday - Friday. Hours begin at 3pm Monday-Thursday and 2pm on Friday.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.