Elementary School Teaching Assistant (Breakthrough Academy)

ADP, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough Academy in Kansas City, MO seeks an Elementary School Teaching Assistant to support teachers in delivering standards-aligned, hands-on learning with a focus on STEM and social-emotional growth.

Ideal candidates show strong communication, adaptability, and empathy, and are prepared to implement Conscious Discipline in a diverse classroom environment at Operation Breakthrough.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage with students, parents, and team members.
• Empathy and patience in a diverse classroom.
• Commitment to inclusive learning and Conscious Discipline.
• Experience with using technology to build digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading instruction across large and small groups and individual students.
• Help deliver standards-aligned hands-on projects in math, reading, science and language arts with a STEM focus.
• Reinforce instruction by guiding small groups and supporting lesson delivery.
• Accompany students to recess, lunch, and electives.
• Prepare materials for future lessons and assist with record keeping.
• Collaborate with staff to improve instruction and engage guardians.
• Support students in using technology and building digital literacy skills.
• Contribute to a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Learn and apply Conscious Discipline to maintain a positive classroom climate.
• Support effective classroom management to minimize disruptions.
• Manage student behavior with fairness and consistency.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Adaptability

Empathy

Classroom presence

Real-world learning

Growth mindset

Conscious Discipline

Diversity experience

Paraprofessional certification

Education

Paraprofessional/Sub Certificate

Job description

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Elementary School Teaching Assistant (Breakthrough Academy)

Elementary School Teaching Assistant

At Breakthrough Academy, a new Missouri Charter School located at Operation Breakthrough, Teaching Assistants are essential to ensuring that all of our students succeed academically and build strong social-emotional skills. This position will assist teachers in building inclusive classroom communities (through the use of Conscious Discipline) where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to learn every day. While here, you’ll belong to a team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to our mission of helping urban Kansas City children reach their greatest potential.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to listen and engage with students, parents, and team members
• Adaptable to new situations
• Empathy and Patience
• Engaging Classroom Presence
• Commitment to real-world learning
• Belief that all students can learn at high levels
• Willingness to implement Conscious Discipline
• Experience working with a diverse population of students
• Para and Sub Certificate or willingness to acquire

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in leading instruction, large group, small group, and with individual students.
• Help deliver engaging, standards-aligned hands-on projects in math, reading, science, and language arts with a strong focus on STEM, problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration..
• Reinforce instruction by leading small groups to answer questions and help teach students part of the lesson
• Accompany students to recess, lunch and electives.
• Prepare materials for future lessons or events and assist teachers with record keeping
• Collaborate with staff to improve instruction and engage parents/guardians.
• Assist students in effectively using technology and building digital literacy skills and knowledge
• Help in creating and maintaining a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Learn and Use Conscious Discipline to maintain a positive and safe learning environment where all students feel valued and respected.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to minimize disruptions and maximize learning time.
• Manage student behavior and address concerns in a fair and consistent manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor and outdoor classroom environment and outdoor recess (weather permitting).

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee.

Operation Breakthrough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Operation Breakthrough is “At Will”.