Associate Teacher Job, Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts

Position

Associate Teacher Teacher

Summary

The Associate Teacher is an integral part of the classroom at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Art. He/she is both a collaborator as well as an assistant. Associate Teachers will be provided additional training in pedagogy and instruction in order to be effective classroom assistants.

Reports to

Assistant Principal and/or Principal

Qualifications

• College graduate, with an Associate Degree or higher
• Two years successful experience in an educational setting

Competencies

Responsibilities are representative but may not capture all tasks to be performed. The candidates will be expected to complete all duties which may be required in the performance and scope of their position.

We are looking for a dynamic educator who will:

• Works with teachers to address individual needs of students
• Works with students individually or in small groups, under
  supervision
• Assists in classroom management
• Uses materials effectively and keep activity focused on objective
• Attends professional development training
• Keeps students on task
• Prepares class materials
• Perform duties that are instructional in nature
• Deliver direct services to students or parents
• Serve in a position under the direction of a teacher who has the
  direct responsibility for the design and implementation of
  education program and services
• Ability to work as a teammate under the direction and supervision
  of a teacher
• Ability to make independent decisions when supervising students
• Ability to tutor and assist student individually or in small groups
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing needs
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with a
  diverse student population

Attributes:

Has commitment to continuous improvement principles

Is committed to providing a culturally inclusive environment while striving to include culturally responsive and relevant practices in the classroom

Can form relationships and work with young children in a nurturing school environment

Has a passion and commitment for social justice, diversity and equity in education

Can communicate in a positive and professional manner across the school

Can build interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences

Maintains a positive attitude, even in the face of pressure

Is a team player

Is open to feedback and being coached to grow practices

Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and is flexible

Is solutions-oriented and completes tasks and projects effectively and in a timely manner

Takes initiative, prioritizes tasks effectively, and can work independently with little direction

Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in the dissemination of information

Can gather and organize data and solve problems effectively

Maintains a positive, growth mindset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32,000 - $44,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person