TEACHING ASSISTANT PREK (38556)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Philadelphia is seeking a motivated Teacher Assistant to provide supportive educational care. The role focuses on enhancing student success through collaborative efforts with educators, managing classroom environments, and fostering a joyful, safe learning atmosphere. Candidates must hold relevant educational qualifications and experience in working with children, along with necessary state clearances.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Clearances required: PA Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, etc.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ school success by working collaboratively with educators.
• Engage students in a variety of settings including classroom, lunchroom, and recess.
• Track student progress and maintain student data.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Classroom management skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

CDA, Associates or B.A./B.S. degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Belmont Academy Charter School - Philadelphia, PA

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school including out-of-school time, our social work project and Head start. How do we do this? We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners.

We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!

You can find more about our core values and vision here. We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and by extension our country. We are a mission centered organization that has grown since its founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today. Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families. Our approach is grounded in trauma informed practice which you can read more about here.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Creative problem solving
• A commitment to being a lifelong learner, commitment to refining your craft
• A knack for connecting with people across differences including parents, colleagues and students.

Position Summary:

The Teacher Assistant (TA) is responsible for supporting students’ school success by working collaboratively with building educators. The ideal applicant is a highly motivated, energetic, and mission aligned individual who is interested in providing high quality and engaging care for students in a variety of settings such as the classroom, the lunchroom, recess and one on one support. This is a 10 month position that is supervised by a member of the school leadership team in partnership with the lead teacher.

Core Responsibilities:

• Execute small and whole group learning using required curriculum
• Actively manage and engage students in a variety of settings including recess, lunch, classroom, arrival and dismissal.
• Proactively support students who are struggling behaviorally using trauma-informed practices and Responsive Classroom (all staff members are given professional development around the above)
• Track student progress and maintain student data
• Ensure a safe, joyful, welcoming, and clean school environment
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with the lead classroom teacher on best instructional practices to maximize student progress

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend school-based or network-level professional development sessions as assigned by supervisor
• Attend school-wide meetings
• Support OST programs as assigned by supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• CDA, Associates or B.A./B.S. degree from accredited institution
• Experience working with children
• All employees must be able to provide Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114), and Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168) before starting work on campus

Skills and Abilities:

• Enjoys working with and for children
• Strong classroom management skills
• Team player
• Flexible and dependable
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and a variety of individualized needs
• Model an exemplary work ethic
• Eager to learn and has a growth mindset
• Belief in and alignment with Belmont Charter’s mission and values