Job Description
KIPP North Carolina Exceptional Children Teaching Assistant
Support Curriculum Development and Instruction
- Help to adapt and execute rigorous, standards-aligned curricula
- Support teachers as they implement academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments
- Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
- Receive guidance and materials from ELA / Math teachers on how to best support students who are struggling
Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture
Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and cultureDevelop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staffEstablish and maintain strong communication with all families and share progressAttend critical school events, including : staff meetings, open houses, family teacher conferences, and moreSupport school operations through classroom coverage needs and contributing to other out-of-classroom activities, including before school, lunch, recess, and afterschoolDemonstrate a Growth Mindset
Pursue challenging professional goals each yearGive and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleaguesParticipate in school-wide and individual professional developmentOther duties as assignedKIPP Employee Mindsets
All Means All : At KIPP NC, we believe we serve the needs and do whatever it takes for every kid, no matter their needs, abilities, or levels.See a Need, Fill A Need : We believe that if there's a need at a school, that to be a great team player, we fill that need. A teacher is absent? We cover their class during our prep. A student is crying in the hallway? We comfort them whether they're out student or not.Openness to Feedback : We believe that the only way for us to improve as professionals is to be open to feedback and add new tools to our toolbox. We stay after to practice teacher moves, annotate lessons, submit our lessons for feedback, happily have admin in our classroom to observe, and never miss a one-on-one with our coach to discuss our practice and learn how we can grow.Student Centered : At the end of the day, we always do what's best for kids.Qualifications
Qualifications
Must have an Associate's Degree or some collegeA deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our studentsAn unwavering commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusionPossess a deep commitment to both racial equity and improving the lives of kids from low-income communities; experience working within predominantly Black, Brown, and / or low-income communitiesPass Criminal Background CheckA firmly held belief that students can and will learn, and it’s a teacher’s role and mission to do whatever it takes to make this happenCommitment to KIPP NC’s missionOpenness to feedback and willingness to constantly reflect, improve, and learnAbility to function as a “relentless achiever” by setting high goals and meeting or exceeding themStrong work ethic coupled with a willingness to go above and beyond one’s workAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and develop strong relationships with parents and colleaguesFlexibility, tenacity, perseverance, resourcefulness, and teamworkHigh level of organization and professionalismFluency in Spanish preferredAdditional Information
Other Job Requirements
Work hours are 7 : 30am - 3 : 45pm Monday, Thursday, and Friday, and 7 : 30am - 5 : 00pm Tuesday and WednesdayAbility to stand and actively progress monitor student work 8 hours per dayAbility to lift 50 lbsTotal Rewards
Assistants are provided an annualized salary with full benefitsOptional 403(b) retirement account with employer contributionsAssistants are supported with on-the-job professional development, a dedicated coach, a laptop computer for work, and a cell phone.Comprehensive health benefits for medical, dental, and visionEnrollment in a 403b with employer match26 days off for school holidays including a week for Thanksgiving and 2 weeks for winter break.KIPP North Carolina does not and shall not discriminate on the race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, source of income, or status as a veteran in any of its activities or operations.
