Associate Teacher, Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts

Position

Associate 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:

Our Schools core values are:

• More time to learn (longer school days, extended school
  year)
• Integrates the Arts in Learning and extended Arts Education throughout the week
• Applies set of learning dispositions through the Positivity Project character strengths
• A Focus on Language and Literacy
• A Focus on Numeracy and the 8 Mathematical Practices
• Character Education infusion
• Extended Student and Family Resources

Essential Functions:

• Teachers are committed to continuous improvement principles
• Teachers are 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, flexible, entrepreneurial environment
• 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; and 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