Elementary Teaching Assistant

Great Hearts Online; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a dedicated Elementary Teaching Assistant for onsite work at Archway Chandler Classical Academy in Chandler, AZ. The role supports the lead teacher in delivering a Core Knowledge curriculum and provides hands-on classroom assistance in a K-5 setting.

While a bachelor’s degree is not required, an Associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Applicants may participate in mentorship with a Master Teacher, with opportunities to advance to lead teacher roles after

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the lead teacher in implementing a rich Core Knowledge curriculum.
• Act as an Apprentice Teacher, functioning as a second teacher in the classroom.
• Learn the craft of teaching through mentorship with a Master Teacher.
• Potential to become lead teacher at lower or upper schools with further education.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Elementary Teaching Assistant### Elementary Teaching AssistantApply: Onsite: Chandler, AZ: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-990**Position Title:** Elementary Teaching Assistant**Department:** Instructional**Location:** Archway Chandler Classical Academy (1951 N Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224)**Reports To:** Headmaster**EEO Classification:** Laborers and helpers**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt, Hourly**Compensation Type:** Hourly**Compensation Amount:** N/A**Position Summary:** We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX). Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.**Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty:*** Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost* Matching 401K program* Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities**Duties and Responsibilities:*** As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is not required for this role.* As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications* Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts, primary-school environment.* Many of our Apprentice Teachers become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor's degree).Duties and Responsibilities:* 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 a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition. **Required/Preferred Education*** Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required**Required/Preferred Experience:** N/A**Required/Preferred Skills:** N/A**Physical Functions:** N/A**Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.****Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.****This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.****Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** **Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.** **Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.** **This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.** **Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.****Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.****Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.****This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.****Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**