Elementary School Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description : About Bronx Arts

Bronx Charter School for the Arts (Bronx Arts) is a public K-8 charter school founded on the principle that a rich and vibrant background in the arts is a key component of achieving academic excellence. We strive to serve as a model that encourages creativity and innovation in the classroom and inspires students to develop the intellectual and personal fortitude to realize their dreams.

Opportunity Summary

Bronx Arts seeks a Teacher Assistant responsible for supporting K-5 teachers in their effort to maintain a safe, positive classroom environment in which students attain high academic and behavioral goals. Additionally, the Teacher Assistant helps ensure the smooth daily operations of the school by distributing meals, supervising students during recess and meals, and managing student dismissal.

Responsibilities : Student Achievement

• Supports with student behavior.
• Encourages and guides students to explore, express and uncover new ideas of their own.
• Supports teaching and learning by providing individual and group help during a classroom activity (learning centers, etc.).
• Supports teacher by preparing materials and organizing activities.
• Reflects and communicates regularly with the teacher to modify practices and increase student achievement (participates in planning, discussions, sits in on parent discussions, attends child studies).
• Assists classroom teacher in documenting student progress.
• Helps maintain student files.
• Communicates with lead teacher and inclusion teacher to assist students with special needs to ensure they achieve at high academic levels and are fully included in the Bronx Arts community; fosters a rich experience for all students in inclusion.
• Acts as liaison to parents / guardians.
• Supervises unstructured time in hallways, recess, community meetings, meals, etc. from 7 : 45 a.m. until 3 : 45 p.m.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development.
• May take on additional leadership roles to support a substitute teacher.

School Culture

Human Resources and On-going Development

Requirements :

Compensation

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include : Health, Paid Time-Off, Short-term Disability, Life Insurance, Commuter Benefit Program. Optional benefits include : Retirement Investment (403b Plan), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, and Medical Flexible Spending Account.

Bronx Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Bronx Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.