Teacher Assistant

Position Summary

Teacher assistants support and partner with classroom teachers to plan and deliver rigorous and engaging instruction, comprehensively assess student learning and create safe and responsive learning environments.

Note: These openings can be based out of Inwood, Kingsbridge, or East Harlem (location will be discussed during interview).

Essential Responsibilities

• Help Plan and Deliver Rigorous and Engaging Instruction
• Support the academic progress of all students.
• Assistant in the implementation of coherent, research-based curriculum, aligned to content and grade level specific scope and sequence guiding documents.
• Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom.
• Guided by the classroom teacher, modify, differentiate and extend learning experiences to engage all students with disabilities, and integrate Individual Education Plan (IEP) recommendations as appropriate.
• Guided by the classroom teacher, modify, differentiate and extend learning experiences to engage all ELL students.
• Implement various methods to promote a student-led and student-centered classroom.
• Support the Assessment of Student Learning
• Support the classroom teacher to track student proficiency and progress towards achieving learning objectives with formative and summative assessment tools.
• Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals
• Use student data to improve instruction and personal practice
• Create a Safe and Responsive Learning Environment
• Teach and encourage the development of the AMBER core values.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a warm and firm learning environment that allows students to feel safe, take risks and be creative.
• Model, practice and reinforce developmentally-appropriate rules and behaviors using clear and consistent procedures
• Support the implementation of behavioral management plans with individual students as needed
• Build positive and supportive partnerships with families.
• Guided by the classroom teacher, communicate with families frequently and effectively, to provide them with information about instructional programs and student progress (report cards, parent/teacher conferences, etc.), maximize participation and respond to their concerns.
• Contribute to a Collaborative and Cohesive Staff Learning Community
• Model life-long learning through professional development and individual growth activities.
• Show evidence of utilizing constructive feedback to enhance the quality of learning experiences for students.
• Demonstrate teamwork, actively modeling cooperation and helpfulness for students.
• Engage in respectful and critical dialogue to contribute to the school’s evolution.
• Maintain optimism and flexibility throughout the year.
• Encourage and support the growth of colleagues.
• Serve on school based committees.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2 years experience working with children, preferably in a school setting.
• New York State Teacher Assistant Certification
• Familiarity with high-quality curriculum programs.
• Comfort with remote learning systems (e.g. Zoom video conferencing, Google Classroom, on-line curriculum platforms).
• Strong command of all Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
• A high degree of comfort and confidence engaging children in learning and interfacing with parents/caregivers.
• Commitment to create and maintain a safe and responsive learning environment.
• Capacity to develop strong relationships based on trust, respect, effective communication, and common goals.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and initiatives, strong attention to detail and excellent time management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• May assume other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by his/her/their designee.
• Completion and pass pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process
• Legally eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Experience working with children, in a school setting
• Interest in pursuing a teaching career 
• Ability to speak, write and understand Spanish fluently.

Amber’s Expectations

• Regular attendance and punctuality  
• Well-groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance 
• Organizational fit for Amber culture, that is, exhibit the Amber Traits of Achievement, Community, Responsibility, Honesty, and Respect  

 Equipment: 

• Computer and other office equipment 

Work Environment: 

• Normal school environment 

Physical Effort:  

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

• The pay range for this role is $33k - $57k

Pay is one component of  Amber’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 403(b) plan and company contribution, short-term and long-term disability coverage Commuter & Transit,  Life Insurance and  Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement

Amber Charter Schools is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Salary : $33 - $57