TEACHING ASSISTANT PRE-K at Belmont Charter Network

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Working With Children, Classroom Management, Team Player, Flexible, Dependable, Diverse Backgrounds, Growth Mindset, Creative Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Trauma-Informed Practices, Student Engagement, Data Tracking, Professional Development, Support Programs, Commitment To Learning

Industry

Education Management

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

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Responsibilities

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting students’ school success by collaborating with educators. This includes managing and engaging students in various settings and tracking their progress.