Teacher Assistant Clearwater, FL

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 hours per week

School holidays off

Hourly pay based on experience

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Clearwater, Florida, is looking for a compassionate Teacher Assistant to support elementary-aged dyslexic children. You will take direction from the primary teacher, helping with phonics, reading, math, and writing using research-based methods.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or be pursuing one, with preferred experience in classroom management and training in dyslexia. This part-time role is vital for fostering a warm learning environment, with school holidays off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or pursuing a degree from an accredited university.
• Preferred experience in classroom management with small class sizes.
• Training in dyslexia and/or Orton-Gillingham curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach phonics and reading to dyslexic children using a specialized curriculum.
• Assist in teaching math and writing with multisensory methods.
• Maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Skills

Classroom management

Experience with children with learning disabilities

Dyslexia training

Multisensory teaching methods

Education

Bachelor's degree or seeking a college degree

Job description

Job Description

Title: Teacher Assistant

Reports To: Principal

Primary purpose

The Teacher Assistant maintains a structured but caring and warm classroom allowing the students to thrive and develop with confidence and trust. The Teacher Assistant takes instruction from the primary teacher and assists in teaching and supervising students. The Teacher Assistant is accessible, approachable, and welcoming, managing student situations with discretion, respect, and sensitivity.

Day to day responsibilities

• Take instruction from the primary teacher to teach phonics and reading to elementary‑aged dyslexic children utilizing dePaul School's Orton‑Gillingham based curriculum.
• Assist in teaching math and writing to elementary‑aged dyslexic children utilizing a variety of multisensory, research‑based teaching methods proven to help students with learning differences.
• Maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom as provided by the primary teacher.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the school.
• Supervise students in out‑of‑classroom activities as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or seeking a college degree from an accredited university required.
• Classroom management experience preferred. Class size is typically under 10 students.
• Training in dyslexia and/or an Orton‑Gillingham based curriculum preferred (will also be provided).
• Experience working with children with learning disabilities preferred.
• Certification or experience utilizing a multisensory phonics/linguistic program preferred.

Benefits

• 20 hours per week.
• School holidays off.
• Hourly pay based on experience, skills, training, education and flexibility.