Empowering Elementary Learners — Teaching Assistant

Operation Breakthrough; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough Academy, a Missouri Charter School located at Operation Breakthrough in Kansas City, seeks an Elementary School Teaching Assistant to support teachers in building inclusive classrooms and delivering standards-aligned, hands-on STEM projects. You will help students develop math, reading, science and language arts skills while fostering social-emotional growth.

You will work with a diverse student population, reinforce lessons in small groups, assist with records, and collaborate with

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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Empathy

Classroom Presence

Diversity Experience

Conscious Discipline

Education

Para and Sub Certificate

Job description

Breakthrough Academy, a Missouri Charter School located at Operation Breakthrough in Kansas City, seeks an Elementary School Teaching Assistant to support teachers in building inclusive classrooms and delivering standards-aligned, hands-on STEM projects. You will help students develop math, reading, science and language arts skills while fostering social-emotional growth.

You will work with a diverse student population, reinforce lessons in small groups, assist with records, and collaborate with