Bilingual PreK Teacher Assistant (Maternity Leave)

We are seeking to hire a maternity leave substitute Bilingual PreK Teacher Assistant to start on December 9. This will be for 16 - 18 weeks of maternity leave coverage. Bridges is seeking individuals who are committed to the learning and development of Students. Our classrooms are culturally and linguistically diverse and include students with special needs. The position of Bilingual PreK Teacher Assistant in a general education inclusion classroom.  Spanish and English are the needed languages for this position.

Who Are We Looking For

We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive Pk-5 school community. We are seeking committed individuals to provide high-quality and innovative instruction to a diverse student community.  We are seeking individuals that recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.  If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.

Our Graduate Profile 

A Bridges “Graduate”

• Is a unique and independent individual who is prepared to pave their own path.
• Self advocates through their preferred communication modalities.
• Welcomes diversity with inclusion, openness, acceptance, and respect for others.
• Demonstrates empathy and a desire to help and support others in need.
• Perseveres in the face of challenges to meet their individual academic, social and extra curricular goals. 
• Is prepared for next steps after leaving Bridges Public Charter School.

As a Pre-K Lead Teacher Assistant you will be responsible for: 

• Work with the Lead Teacher in the planning and management of a classroom.
• Support the planning and teaching of students for the core pre-academic subjects of reading, math, science, social studies. As well as exploration and play.
• Support the development of meaningful learning expeditions and projects.
• Assess student progress regularly and using data to plan for instruction.
• Work with the Lead Teacher, special education service providers (speech, PT,OT), ELL teacher and other Assistant Teacher(s) or Teaching Fellow(s).
• Create a classroom culture and environment that develops and nurtures the emotional, cognitive and social abilities of the students, implementing Responsive Classroom techniques.
• Respond to students’ behavior appropriately and successfully.
• Engage parents and families in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
• Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours
• Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Adhering to the 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. work day
• Regularly attends work and adheres to all attendance policies.
• Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the Principal.
• Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
• Contribute to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data,  ideas, student work,  materials, feedback, facilitating  sessions and/or discussions.
• Participate in a Summer Professional Development. Summer Professional Development will be two weeks in August before students return.
• Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.
• Reading provided school information  and adhering to all deadlines.
• Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day. 
• Other professional duties as assigned.   

SCHOOL CULTURE 

• Implementation of our Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program.
• Create and sponsor an inclusive and age appropriate Club for the school year.
• Engage in Second Step implementation to assist in the social and emotional development of students. 
• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students. 
• Communicate respectfully to students, staff and families at all times. 
• Model, practice and discuss respectful, unbiased and effective communication with students.
• Other school culture expectations as assigned.  

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Have an AA, BA or MA. Or a high school diploma / GED and passes the Praxis Parapro exam.
• Have taken course work in early childhood education, elementary education, or human development.
• Have prior work or volunteer experience with children or student with special needs.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
• Be committed to their own learning.
• Passion for public schools.
• Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Hourly pay based on experience and education / certification ($ 20.00- $27.00/ hourly ). No benefits.

To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees. 

Salary : $20 - $27