Elementary Reading Instructional Assistant (Grades K-3)

Upper Elementary Groups Teacher (Grades K-3, Instructional)

Salary: 

• $32,500 (Highly Qualified with Bachelors' degree and PRAXIS or Colorado READ Act training)
• $19.45 per hour (Non-Highly Qualified with only Bachelor's Degree)

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: 

• Exempt Regular Full-Time for Highly Qualified. 
• Non-Exempt for Non-Highly Qualified / timesheet required. 

Annual Days: 196

Start Date:  September 23, 2024 

Degree Transcripts/ Diploma must be included in your application for consideration.  

Experience:

• Prior teaching experience preferred but not required. 
• Passing score on the Elementary Reading Praxis exam required. (within 90 days of hire date) 
• The Vanguard School will reimburse you for the Praxis exam if taken after hire date.

Job Product:  Teaching students as assistant groups teacher with the emphasis on the subject of reading. 

General Purpose: To support our achievement-based group model for reading.  Each instructional aide will be assigned a reading group which they will teach independently.  In addition, they serve in a support role to homeroom teachers.

Assistant Teacher Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Model and support students in developing virtuous character.
• Support the school's mission through fidelity to policies and practices.
• Teach assigned math groups.
• Deliver effective instruction that promotes achievement.
• Create a positive culture of inquiry and learning.
• Support homeroom teacher with classroom management.
• Actively monitor lunch/recess for assigned homeroom class.
• Serve as the substitute in the absence of the homeroom teacher, assistant teachers, or instructional aides.
• Assist homeroom teacher in monitoring students for correct uniform standards.
• Escort students to and from all Specials classes and recesses.
• Carline and other duties as assigned.
• Support the homeroom teacher with any additional tasks required to keep the classroom and instruction running smoothly and efficiently. This may include but is not limited to such tasks as making copies, sharpening pencils, changing bulletin boards, filing student papers, etc.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Colorado READ Act training (this training is free but takes over a week of full-time hours to accomplish)

       or

• PRAXIS 5205 (Reading) is a required test that must be passed in order to occupy this position.
  • We ask that you plan to pass this test within 90 days of the date of hire.
• PRAXIS 5901 Series is a bundle of three Praxis tests, the 5903 (Mathematics), 5904 (Social Studies), and 5905 (Science) that is not required for this position, but may be required for some lateral instructional positions.
  

***   Note that a teaching certificate/license is NOT required to teach at The Vanguard School   ***

Salary:

$19.45 per hour (Bachelor's Degree required) *

$32,500 per year (Bachelor's Degree and passing the Praxis exam(s) required) *

Benefits: 

• • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
    
  • Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) a lifetime monthly benefit in retirement. 

DISCLAIMERS

• You are required to disclose relevant issues related to criminal history, employment history, and licensure history in order to apply.
• All employees must submit to and pass a CBI / FBI fingerprint background check as a condition of employment. 
• The Vanguard School is subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or ancestry in its programs and activities.

Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.

Salary : $32,500