Early Childhood Teaching Assistant — ECR Programs

Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Disability and life insurance

Online Wellness Platform

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Résumé du poste

AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support Lead Teachers and teaching teams in Before Care and Extended Day programs.

The role requires a CDA credential or associate degree, plus ability to assist in reading, writing and math. Proficiency with Google G Suite, Canvas and Zoom is expected; remote or campus-based duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA credential or an associate’s degree (or higher) in any subject.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Proficient in the use of online technology such as Google G Suite, Canvas, Zoom.

Responsabilités

• Creates environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Supports the establishment of rich and engaging physical learning environments and encourages children’s ownership and contributions to the classroom.
• Helps to create a safe, clean, attractive and engaging centers that encourage exploration and complex play.

Connaissances

Reading instruction support

Math instruction support

Technology proficiency

Formation

CDA credential or associate degree

Outils

Google G Suite

Canvas

Zoom

Description du poste

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SY 26-27 Teaching Assistant (Washington, DC Based Role)

Full-time Regular Professional Washington, DC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1604

Salary Range: $47,000.00 To $49,500.00 Annually

About AppleTree

With the mission of closing the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten, AppleTree focuses exclusively on Preschool and Pre-K education. We provide free, full-day public charter school programming for three- and four-year olds in 13 locations across Washington, DC, employing our innovative and award-winning instructional model, called Every Child Ready (ECR). This instructional model provides educators with tools and resources for “What to Teach”, “How to Teach” and “How to Measure Success.” Our instructional model is also used with partners across the nation. We continuously test and improve this model through feedback from AppleTree educators, partners and other stakeholders to ensure that children are learning and exploring through play and appropriate instruction.

Position Summary

The Teaching Assistant serves as an integral part of the teaching te am, either working with one -person instructional team consisting of a Lead Teacher and Teaching Fellow or with two 2-person instructional teams consisting of two Co-Lead teachers. The Teaching Assistant uses his/her knowledge of the development of young children, the ways in which young children learn and scientifically based practice to support the social, emotional and cognitive development of young childr en. Teaching Assistants plan for and provide instruction to students enrolled in Before Care and/or Extended Day programming.

What you’ll do…

Creates environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners

Supports the establishment of rich and engaging physical learning environments and encourages children’s ownership and contributions to the classroom.

Helps to create a safe, clean, attractive and engaging centers that encourage both exploration and complex play.

Plans and preps daily to ensure the classroom contains sufficient supplies with adequate materials for all children.

Establishes clear behavior expectations, rules and procedures to maximize learning time. Ensures effective implementation of universal behavior management systems as well as targeted plans to support student behavior.

Actively supports diverse learners through the development of young children’s early literacy, language, math, science, social studies and social emotional development using intentional, playful and engaging instruction.

Implements the Every Child Ready (ECR) instructional model with fidelity and collaborates with teaching teams’ members to ensure fidelity.

Intentionally provides modeling and support for children’s expressive and receptive language throughout the school day including Before Care and Extended Day.

Collects and uses data from a variety of sources to understand their children’s instructional needs and to improve teaching and learning by the implementation of tiered supports.

Collaborates with families and communities to support children’s overall social, emotional and cognitive development. This may include communicating the school’s and individual children’s educational goals to families.

Contributes to a community of practice

Plans collaboratively and shares ideas and resources with instructional teams (including Before Care and Extended Day teams).

Communicates students’ academic and social-emotional data and information from Before Care or Extended Day to all members of the instructional teams to ensure aligned support.

Actively participates on at least one site-wide committee.

Provide informal and formal feedback on instructional materials, school-wide practices and professional development/coaching.

Actively participates in professional development opportunities provided and seeks out additional professional development, including monthly Professional Learning Community.

Incorporates coaching and feedback from regular observations conducted by Instructional Leader and AppleTree Leadership Team members.

Communicates professionally and constructively with colleagues.

Maintains a professional relationship with families and shares important family information with teaching teams.

Fulfills the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress, attendance and timeliness.

What we’re looking for…

Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an associate’s degree (or higher) in any subject

Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. Proficient in the use of online technology such as (but not limited to): Google G Suite, Canvas, Zoom

Access to reliable internet service to support remote work expectations

Ability to work in a remote or campus-based environment

Working hours will vary as Teaching Assistants’ duties may include leading Before Care (7:30 am -8:15 am) or Extended Day (3:15 - 6:00)

What's in it for you…

Employee Health Benefits that are in the 95th percentile of other schools in the DC Metro Area

Fully covered Dental

Benefits for you and all eligible dependents

Fully covered Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life insurance with buy-up options

Free Online Wellness Platform for you and up to 4 eligible dependents

Competitive Paid Time Off, including early close Mental Health Days

5% Employer Contribution to your Retirement Account (whether you contribute or not)

Network Professional Development Opportunities