High School EC Teacher Assistant

This is part time position with the following hours: 8:30 am - 1 pm Mondays through Thursdays

The Teacher Assistant is primarily responsible for supporting the classroom teacher, with daily duties and responsibilities including:

• Support the teacher to plan and execute instruction
• Assist students, individually or in groups, during instruction to reinforce the concepts
• Help to maintain classroom order, set up materials and equipment, organize the room, and manage student behavior
• Observe student performance and provide the teacher with feedback
• Assist with the grading of homework and tests
• Help to prepare and supervise classroom activities such as field trips
• Provide assistance to students with special needs with classwork
• Assist with record keeping - attendance, or grades
• Perform other administrative tasks of copying or filing documents
• Collect data on IEP goals
• Monitor students while on job sites, school base, community based or competitive job sites
• Follow instruction under the leadership of the teacher

Discovery Charter School is a cutting-edge charter middle and high school just north of Durham, NC seeking qualified middle and high school teachers.

Discovery offers a unique and exciting Education Plan to help meet all students where they are and grow their individual talents and interests. Using an exciting, student-driven STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) curriculum, Discovery aims to grow student creativity, curiosity, and collaboration during the formative middle and high school years. Discovery features a high-tech learning environment including 1:1 student computers, 3D printers, and a virtual reality lab, as well as a highly personalized learning environment including standing desks and soft seating. Discovery will also offer a one-of-a-kind Passion Learning Time allowing students dedicated and structured time each day to grow their individual passions. Real-world experiences are essential to Discovery's mission, and as such field trips and guest speakers occur frequently.

The right person for this position will be highly flexible, dedicated, energetic, able to work well both individually and in groups, have strong communication skills (written and verbal), have a passion for children, and be able to think creatively out-of-the-box.

- An NC teaching license with special education endorsement

- Must be a strong communicator, organized, a team player, and strong collaborator

- Must be tech-savvy or open to learning new technologies including virtual reality, 3D printing, using e-readers, teaching remotely, etc.

- Must be a lifelong learner

- Must have a passion for students

- A minimum of 3 years of experience is preferred but not required

For more information about Discovery, please check out our website and informational videos at www.DiscoveryCharterDurham.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This job does not offer visa sponsorship. Do you require visa sponsorship for employment?

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)
• Special Education endorsement on your NC Teaching License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,000 - $60,000