K-5 Teaching Assistant

Jobtailor; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Irving, TX is seeking an assistant teacher to support a lead instructor in delivering a rich Core Knowledge curriculum within a classical, liberal arts elementary setting. You will learn under a Master Teacher, collaborate with colleagues, participate in meetings and events, and uphold school policies to maintain an orderly, intellectually vibrant classroom community.

This role emphasizes professional growth and ongoing training, with local travel for training and development.

Qualifications

• No bachelor’s degree required for this role.
• AA or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Some locations may require an AA, 60 college credits, or ParaPro exam prior to starting.
• US work authorization is required.
• Criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance required.
• May travel locally for training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in implementing a rich Core Knowledge curriculum.
• Function as a second teacher in the classroom without shouldering all planning, grading/evaluation, or parent communications.
• Learn the craft of teaching through mentorship with a Master Teacher in a classical, liberal arts primary-school environment.
• Support and advance the mission 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 deepen knowledge of the classical tradition.

Skills

Classroom Support

Collaboration with Teachers

Professional Growth

Mentorship

Knowledge of Classical Tradition

Respectful Communication

Intellectual Engagement

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

ParaPro Proficiency Exam

Tools

ParaPro Proficiency Exam

Job description

• Support the lead teacher in implementing a rich Core Knowledge curriculum.
• Function as a second teacher in the classroom without shouldering all planning, grading/evaluation, or parent communications.
• Learn the craft of teaching through mentorship with a Master Teacher in a classical, liberal arts primary-school environment.
• 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 deepen knowledge of the classical tradition.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is not required for this role.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.
• 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.
• May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to support classroom instruction and student learning in a classical, liberal arts environment while contributing to a respectful and intellectually vibrant school community. Engages in ongoing professional growth and collaboration with teachers to enhance educational practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Classroom Support
• Collaboration with Teachers
• Professional Growth
• Mentorship
• Knowledge of Classical Tradition

Soft Skills

• Respectful Communication
• Intellectual Engagement
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• ParaPro Proficiency Exam

Industry Keywords

• Core Knowledge Curriculum
• Classical Education
• Primary School Environment
• Faculty Meetings
• School Policies
• Professional Learning Environment