What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant Classical Charter School SY 25 to 26 position at Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction?
Job Title: Teacher Assistant
Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction-(ACAGJ)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Dean of Grammar School
Work Hours/Days: Faculty calendar, Monday-Friday, and professional development
Compensation Range: $21.00-$23.00/hour
Our teacher assistants model good character and assist teachers in phonics-based literacy, Singapore math, and the great ideas and works of history, science, and literature. We seek candidates with a high standard of excellence, professional demeanor, warm rapport with students, clear communication with parents and other staff members, and a can-do attitude to join our team. The ideal candidate will be organized, diligent, and devoted to partnering with his/her lead teacher to help students grow in wisdom and virtue.
This position collaborates directly with his/her assigned lead teacher and reports to the Dean of Grammar School.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate directly with the lead teacher(s) to develop and implement a content-rich classical education by following curriculum guidelines and expectations
- Assist with classroom "housekeeping" items such as collecting, organizing, and grading students' work and materials, copying worksheets, distributing materials and items, keeping a tidy classroom)
- Build positive relationships with students by checking up on missing work, managing behaviors, executing small group and individual instruction, proctoring tests and evaluations, and meeting all accommodations
- Assist with daily operations of the school such as supervision of beginning and end of day routines and procedures, lunch and recess times, and other transitional periods
- Guide and mentor students, utilizing classical pedagogy methods
- Proctor or supervise tests on the annual testing cycle (beginning of year, middle of year, end of year)
- Proactively identify struggling or advanced students to provide additional support or academic extensions
- Collaborate with Students Services team to meet requirements of special educational plans, such as IEPs, 504s, and others
- Maintain confidentiality in student records
- Maintain a collegial, professional relationship with students, parents, and colleagues as a partner in the community of learners
- Effectively communicate with supervisor and teammates
- Perform other related duties as directed
Position Requirements:
- Commitment to the mission and vision of Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction
- Commitment to high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government
- Adherence to all school policies
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Professional experience with working with children preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
- Must be able to traverse the classroom and the school
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer
- Must be able to supervise outdoor duties
Salary : $21 - $23
