Teacher Assistant

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a part-time Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction and student learning under the guidance of a teacher.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and families, bilingual Spanish/English abilities preferred, and duties include assisting with lesson delivery, monitoring progress, and maintaining records. Flexible, community-centered office.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 48 semester units (or CBEST) required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with students.
• Demonstrated ability to positively work with students, staff & parents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as in-class support for students

Skills

Bilingual

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 college units (CBEST)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Experience with students

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Burlington - Los Angeles , CA 90057, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree or 48 College Level Units, Salary Range: $20.50 - $24.50 Hourly, Job Shift: 183 Student Service Days, Job Category: Non Exempt,

Organizational Mindsets

• Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and vision
• Belief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work
• Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision
• Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same
• Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect
• Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization

CNCA Anchors

• EXCELLENCE: We prepare our students to be social justice centered community members who are prepared for college, career, and/or technical pathways through outstanding education. We support staff in all positions to reach their highest levels of professional growth and development.
• EQUITY: We recognize, value, and support the individuality and experiences of all students and employees. To advance and achieve just outcomes, we respond to and meet their unique emotional, psychological, social, and learning needs.
• COMMUNITY: We are committed to our community’s joy and diversity and celebrate the richness of the cultural and environmental contexts in which our students and families live.
• INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work.
• JOY: We embrace high expectations while fostering curiosity, passion and a love of learning. By honoring the strengths and unique gifts of our students, families, and educators, we create communities where growth and celebration go hand in hand.
• BELONGING: We cultivate a culture in which all Camino students, staff, parents, and stakeholders feel welcomed, heard, included, respected, and appreciated.

The Opportunity

Under the supervision of School Leadership and a classroom teacher, the Teacher Assistant supports CNCA students by supporting instruction and performing supplemental activities which encourage students to meet their educational goals.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude the duties from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Serve as in-class support for students
• In collaboration with the classroom teacher, assist in executing lesson plans for students
• Assist the classroom teacher with co-planning and co-teaching for students
• Regularly report on student progress, identifying strengths and needs to assist the team in making program modifications for students
• Assume responsibility for small learning groups of students
• Carry out tasks assigned by the teacher for students (including filing, paperwork, photocopying, working with small groups of students, and one-on-one tutoring)
• Assist in maintenance of student records of attendance and achievement
• Collaborate with other teachers to meet the needs of individual students
• Integrate educational technology into the curricula and education program to strengthen the teaching/learning process for students
• Support classroom teacher in developing long and short-term academic goals that scaffolds learning from students’ current performance levels to grade level
• Support in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Work closely with students and their families to promote personal growth and successParticipate in regularly scheduled meetings with grade level team, administrators, and service providers as necessary
• Supervise students during recess and lunch time
• Other duties as assigned

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at [phone] or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or a minimum of 48 semester units of college coursework (and/or have passed the CBEST)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Bilingual (oral & written) Spanish/English preferred
• Demonstrated successful experience working with students
• Demonstrated ability to positively work with students, staff & parents