Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Global Village Project

Global Village Project was founded in 2009 as a model for innovative, equitable refugee education. We aim to remove the barriers to refugee girls’ learning and amplify their voices as creative young leaders, and our full-day middle school is designed specifically for their needs as English language learners, with trauma-informed and restorative practices at its center. We are a team of educators, of lifelong learners, and of people who care deeply about girls’ education and the refugee experience, and together we are building a multicultural, multilingual community of students and staff.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Global Village Project is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team for the remainder of the 2024-2025 academic year, ideally to continue with us through the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. This is a 10-month, 25-hour assistant teaching position that will offer the opportunity to learn from an innovative teaching team in a unique, multicultural school environment. The right person for this role will have experience working with English language learners in a classroom setting and a commitment to excellent teaching, lifelong learning, and meeting the needs of individual students. The Teaching Assistant will assist classroom teachers to facilitate the learning of English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Guided Reading and differentiate instruction. The role will report to the Education Program Manager, working closely with the Newcomer teachers and Education Team, and must be willing and able to communicate with volunteers and tutors.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate daily study hall classes, tutoring students as needed and collaborating with volunteers to provide homework assistance.
• Collaborate with and assist ELA, Math, and Guided Reading teachers with differentiation strategies including small group lessons, activities, and one-to-one student assistance during morning class periods.
• Monitor students at lunch (lunch provided.)
• Integrate arts, social and emotional learning, and restorative practices into curriculum and instruction (professional development provided).
• Attend meetings and contribute to staff professional development sessions.
• Contribute to a culture that values community, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

ABOUT YOU

• You love working with young people, but specifically have a passion for working with and building strong relationships with teenage girls.
• You’re an aspiring educator or someone who is interested in building your skills in lesson planning and curriculum development while being mentored by a highly-qualified, collaborative teaching team.
• You bring a lens of cultural humility and a dedication to equitable and inclusive practices. We are a team that cares deeply for one another, and that constantly strives to encourage and hold one another accountable to our culture agreements and core values.

Ideal candidates will also have:

• 2 years experience in a classroom or youth-based setting
• Experience or interest in working with English language learners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Google Drive and Google Suite, or willingness to learn
• Passion for empowering and educating refugee girls who face structural barriers to their education
• Self-motivated and proactive commitment to ongoing learning and improvement, both as an individual and as part of a whole staff team

Does this sound like you?

If you see yourself in this job description but don’t feel like you meet every single criterion, we encourage you to apply anyway! Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups tend to self-select out of opportunities at higher rates. We take a holistic approach to all of our hiring practices, believe in the power of lifelong learning, and want to hire those who best align with GVP’s mission and values.

GVP is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, marital status, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We especially encourage applications from women, people of color, and those with refugee and immigrant backgrounds who are excited about contributing to our mission.

DETAILS & BENEFITS

Location: This position is on-site at our school in Decatur, GA

Job Type: This is a non-exempt, part-time position at 25 hours per week. As part of our teaching team, this position will be active during the 10-month school year (August-May). Summers are unpaid. Our hope is that you would continue with GVP into the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.

Salary: $23 per hour

Start date: January 3, 2025 (ideally with training to start the week of December 16; this is flexible depending on the finalist’s availability)

GVP provides the opportunity to work within a vibrant community dedicated to teaching and learning, social justice, and service. We are located in downtown Decatur, across the street from the Decatur MARTA station. The position requires a criminal background check. Primary elements of the benefits package include:

• 10 days of paid time off per year in addition to paid school holidays
• Support for professional development opportunities

HIRING PROCESS

Interested candidates should upload a resume and letter of interest to the . Applications will be reviewed as they are received on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About Global Village Project

As the only school in the U.S. for refugee girls, Global Village Project’s mission is to reactivate the schooling of refugee girls so they can access the benefits of a holistic education. Our 3-year academic program bridges the educational gaps our students have experienced during their transition and resettlement as refugees, and it’s totally free for their families. Each year, up to 50 girls from Clarkston, GA are enrolled, and our alums are matched with volunteer mentors to support their transition to high school.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Private school

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23