Assistant Teacher Job

Position Description:

Responsible for assisting with the facilitation of educational curriculum and student success at the microschool concept called Spark Community Schools. Assists teachers as they use a blend of technology-based and teacher-led lessons to ensure mastery of content. Supports teachers and students with Social Emotional Learning, Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Project-Based Learning.

Help cultivate a learning environment where students can be curious, independent, productive, and kind. Creates a safe space where students are honored and valued for who they are. Help students attending microschools with learning, supporting students where they are. Works in our microschool setting with teachers and approximately fifteen to twenty Kindergarten-12th grade students. Supports individual student needs with creativity and innovation while respecting all students and families and their access to quality education. Supports teachers in using high-impact instructional practices and motivational techniques to engage students in learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help lead a blended-age classroom of 15 - 20 students for 30 hours per week, 180 instructional days and 10 Professional Development days, working a total of 190 days.
• Assists with maintaining an environment of safety and inclusion.
• Help guide students’ individualized learning needs.
• Supports small group activities.
• Assists with monitoring student academic progress.
• Help communicate with parents and families.
• Supports and motivates students to be excited about learning.
• Help encourage student-led experiential learning.
• Assists with managing student behavior in a supportive and kind way.
• Collaborate with teachers and other assistants.
• Support in administrative tasks for student enrollment, attendance and materials
• Substitutes when needed for lead teachers
• Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
• Supervises students during outdoor activities/play.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with computers and online tools (email, websites, video streaming, etc.)
• Ability to pass a Level 1 background check and drug screening, and to obtain an AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (highly preferred)
• Experience working with children (coaching, mentoring, childcare, teaching, volunteering, etc.) (highly preferred)erred

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