TK Assistant Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketship Public Schools is seeking TK Assistant Teachers to support Transitional Kindergarten students. You will motivate students, maintain a positive learning environment, and tutor small groups in literacy and math. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and experience working with children.

This role requires strong communication skills and flexibility, with a commitment to Rocketship's mission. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing or teaching groups of elementary-age students preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and staff.
• Willingness to learn laws and practices related to public education.

Responsibilities

• Motivate students to participate in learning activities.
• Ensure students have a positive learning environment.
• Tutor small groups on literacy and math skills.
• Communicate with teachers and families about progress.

Skills

Student motivation

Behavior management

Tutoring literacy skills

Tutoring math skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Data interpretation

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non‐profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high‐quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

TK Assistant Teachers work closely with a team of teachers to meet the needs of all students in Transitional Kindergarten. TK Assistant Teachers are responsible for supporting a class of students while they work independently and for pulling small groups of students for additional academic support and interventions.

Essential Functions

• Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture around learning and small group tutoring; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
• Ensure that students have access to a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations
• Actively coach students and ensure that all activities effectively meet the needs of students; perform targeted individual interventions and assist struggling students on computer programs
• Tutor small groups of students on literacy and/or math skills; use Rocketship‐adopted curricula to deliver lessons which align to students Individualized Learning Plans
• Conduct weekly progress monitoring assessments of progress for students participating in intervention; communicate progress monitoring results to families and classroom teachers; work with grade level teams to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to make intervention decisions for students
• Communicate and collaborate with the teachers at their grade level, and school administrators; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team

Qualifications

• Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
• Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success
• Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary‐age students is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
• Basic computer skills including troubleshooting and an ability to communicate about technical difficulties
• Ability to efficiently interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support students progress
• Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Public Schools
• Fluency in English
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn
• Interest in becoming a credentialed teacher is a plus, but not required.
• Bachelor's Degree is a plus, but not required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‐discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.