Teacher Assistant (Music)

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Number 2; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support students under the supervision of the school leadership and a classroom teacher. You will assist with in-class instruction, small groups, and one-on-one tutoring.

Required: Associate’s degree or 48 semester units (CBEST acceptable); Bachelor’s degree preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is required. Demonstrated experience with students and ability to work with families and staff are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as in-class support for students.
• Collaborate with classroom teacher to execute lesson plans.
• Assist with co-planning and co-teaching for students.
• Report on student progress and contribute to program modifications.
• Manage small learning groups and provide one-on-one tutoring.
• Assist in maintenance of student records of attendance and achievement.
• Collaborate with other teachers to meet individual student needs.
• Integrate educational technology to strengthen learning.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Experience with students

Co-teaching

Education

Associate's degree or CBEST

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

TEACHER ASSISTANTOverviewThe OrganizationCamino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade.Organizational MindsetsWe believe that every individual who works at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy must embody key mindsets.Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and visionBelief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the workCommitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that visionSolution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the sameCommitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approachCommitment to equity, diversity and inclusionStrong self-awareness and ability to reflectAbility to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organizationCNCA AnchorsEXCELLENCE: We take responsibility for our students and staff achieving consistently outstanding results.EQUITY: We recognize and value the individuality and experiences of all students and respond to their unique academic, emotional, psychological, and social needs.COMMUNITY: We are rooted in our community's richness and in the cultural and environmental context where 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 build and maintain positive relationships that foster happiness and fulfillment among students, staff and families.The OpportunityUnder 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.ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsThe 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 studentsIn collaboration with the classroom teacher, assist in executing lesson plans for studentsAssist the classroom teacher with co-planning and co-teaching for studentsRegularly report on student progress, identifying strengths and needs to assist the team in making program modifications for studentsAssume responsibility for small learning groups of studentsCarry 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 achievementCollaborate with other teachers to meet the needs of individual studentsIntegrate educational technology into the curricula and education program to strengthen the teaching/learning process for studentsSupport classroom teacher in developing long and short-term academic goals that scaffolds learning from students’ current performance levels to grade levelSupport in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of studentsWork 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 necessarySupervise students during recess and lunch timeOther duties as assignedAssociate’s degree or a minimum of 48 semester units of college coursework (and/or have passed the CBEST)Bachelor’s degree preferredBilingual (oral & written) Spanish/EnglishDemonstrated successful experience working with studentsDemonstrated ability to positively work with students, staff & parents