ESL Teaching Assistant (K-5)

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Invictus Lower School in Helotes, TX is seeking an ESL Teaching Assistant to support students in general and special education settings under certified teachers. This hourly role focuses on academic support, assignments, and classroom expectations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or higher, experience with ESL/ELL, strong communication, and could have Education Aide certification. US work authorization required. Travel for local training may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school degree or higher.
• Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience in special student services and/or ESL/ELL.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.
• US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Academic Support: supports students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist students with assignments, homework, projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to help students learn the material.
• Help students understand and reinforce classroom rules.
• Provide general clerical support for the Special Student Services Team.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comm.,

Educational Aide certification I, II,

Education

High school degree or higher

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Job description

Position Title

English Second Language (ESL) Teaching Assistant

Location

Great Hearts Invictus Lower School (12018 Bandera Rd. Helotes, TX 78023)

FLSA Status

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Compensation

Starting at $17.00

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• 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

Job Description

The Instructional Assistant is a non-certified assistant to the Special Student Services/ESL 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/ESL teachers and General Education teachers. Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

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 Provides general clerical support for the Special Student Services 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 special student services and/or ESL/ELL

Required/Preferred Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.
• Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred.

US work authorization is required.

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.

Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education.

We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas.

Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally.

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Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators.

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