What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant - Windsor, Colorado position at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado?
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado seeks Apprentice Teachers (AT). Apprentice Teachers are instructional extensions of the primary classroom teacher. They are expected to demonstrate high moral character and work toward the mastery of the subjects they teach under the supervision of the primary classroom teacher and/or Dean of Faculty and Headmaster. ATs work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful. This position would report to the Dean of Faculty and begin in August 2024.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Collaborate directly with the teacher(s) to implement a content-rich classical education by following curriculum guidelines and expectations
- Substitute teach when teacher is absent
- 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
- Be respectfully assertive in guiding and mentoring students, utilizing classical pedagogy methods
- 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
Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:
- Previous exposure to classical education is preferred but not required
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner
- Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds
- Must be able to supervise students for outdoor recess periods for at least 25 minutes outdoors
- Must be able to traverse the classroom, school and stairs
- Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child
Benefits Available:
- Competitive compensation
- Employer-covered monthly premiums for specific health, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees
- Employer contributions to health savings accounts for those opting for high-deductible plans
- Percentage match to retirement accounts
- Assistance program featuring free counseling and advisory sessions
- Paid time off and sick pay
Strong candidates will support the school's Mission: to develop the moral and intellectual skills, habits, and virtues upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the basis for a free and flourishing republic. This is achieved by working to train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue in an orderly and disciplined environment.
Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. All teaching candidates must also attach a 300-500 word "statement of educational philosophy."
