English Second Language (ESL) Teaching Assistant

Great Hearts Academies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking an English Second Language (ESL) Teaching Assistant at Prairie View Upper School to support students in general and special education settings. The role collaborates with certified teachers to adapt materials and reinforce classroom rules, assisting with transitions and activities.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), ESL experience, and Educational Aide certification I-III preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or higher; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in ESL and/or special education.
• Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.
• US work authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to help learning.
• Maintain a supportive and positive learning environment.
• Attend meetings and trainings; provide clerical support for ESS team.

Skills

Strong communication

ESL experience

Reading great books interest

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Position Title: English Second Language (ESL) Teaching Assistant

Location: Great Hearts Prairie View Upper School

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, fromgreat booksseminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

Position Summary: The Instructional Assistant is a non-certified assistant to the Special Education Program at the academy for both general education and special education resource classrooms. The assistant will work to support students in all settings on campus under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified Special Education teachers and General Education teachers. Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.

Academic Support

• Supports students in small groups or 1:1
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects
• Understanding how to adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material
• Help students understand the classroom rules and reinforce the classroom rules

Additional Support

• Help students with transitions and activities.
• Provides general clerical support for the ESS Team
• Additional Duties
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Help maintain a clean and organized work area
• Provide a supportive and positive learning environment

Required/Preferred Education: High school degree or higher Ideally, candidates will hold an associate’s degree or higher,

Required/Preferred Experience: Has experience in ESL and/or special education

Required/Preferred Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books. Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.

Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

US work authorization isrequired

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.