Teacher Assistant

Talent Vision is an executive search, recruiting, and consultancy firm dedicated to enriching companies with the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) by driving talent acquisition and management practices to achieve results. We are seeking an experienced teacher assistant for a Rochester NY Charter school.

The Teacher Assistant assists the teacher in reinforcing the instruction and expectations taught in the classroom. This includes going over lessons with students individually or in small groups, answering questions, grading assignments, or providing students with feedback. The teacher assistant may be asked to supervise the students outside of the classroom on the playground, during specials, during bathroom breaks, at lunchtime, and on field trips.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Collaborate with classroom teachers on lesson plans/planning

Work with individual students or groups of students requiring special instruction and interventions

Work with classroom teachers to identify information about specific students in order to develop appropriate teaching plans and learning experiences for students

Assist in the preparation of instructional resources and aid students in the use of these resources

Provides and effectively plans for the prevention and management of student crises by utilizing intervention techniques in accordance with school-wide and individual student plans.

Work with classroom teachers to instruct students in areas such as remedial reading, remedial math, and life skills.

Provides direct classroom instruction in the event of a teacher's absence

Maintains communication with families regarding the progress of students as directed by the classroom teacher.

Help to proctor and supervise students during testing assessments

Use feedback to update individual student goals for achievement

Monitor and support students in the cafeteria during student lunch duty

Monitor and support students during transition times, bathroom breaks, recess time, bus arrival, and afternoon dismissal as assigned

Participate in parent-teacher conferences as requested by classroom teachers

Enforce school rules and policies with students at all times

Attend staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions as required

Fulfill all outlined and related functions professionally, timely, and thoroughly

Attends quarterly family nights as scheduled

Regularly use Google for calendaring, email communication, and accessing important documents

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Requirements

Qualifications Profile

Certification in child first aid and CPR preferred

Able to work some flexible hours to accommodate parent/guardian meetings, school activities, and other mandated events/meetings.

Fingerprint clearance from NYS Department of Education

Education

Teacher Assistant Certification

High School diploma or equivalent required

Associate's degree in education or related field preferred

Experience

Teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred