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Rocketship Public Schools · 4 days ago

TK Assistant Teacher

positionRedwood City, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$20.50/hr - $24.50/hr

Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to transforming the future for underserved communities. The TK Assistant Teacher will support a class of students in Transitional Kindergarten, motivating them to participate in learning activities and providing academic support through small group tutoring and interventions.

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Responsibilities

Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture around learning and small group tutoring; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
Ensure that students have access to a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations
Actively coach students and ensure that all activities effectively meet the needs of students; perform targeted individual interventions and assist struggling students with computer programs
Tutor small groups of students on literacy and/or math skills; use Rocketship-adopted curricula to deliver lessons that align with students' Individualized Learning Plans
Conduct weekly progress monitoring assessments of progress for students participating in intervention; communicate progress monitoring results to families and classroom teachers; work with grade-level teams to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to make intervention decisions for students
Communicate and collaborate with the teachers at their grade level, and school administrators; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team

Qualification

Elementary studentsData interpretation skillsBasic computer skillsCommunication skillsPassion for working with childrenWillingness to learnFluency in EnglishFlexibility

Required

Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
Basic computer skills including troubleshooting and an ability to communicate about technical difficulties
Ability to efficiently interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support students' progress
Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Public Schools
Fluency in English
Flexibility and a willingness to learn

Preferred

Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
Interest in becoming a credentialed teacher is a plus, but not required
Bachelor's Degree is a plus, but not required

Company

Rocketship Public Schools

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At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.
dateFounded in 2006
location
Redwood City, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.rocketshipschools.org

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$3.3M
2012-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-05-11Series Unknown· $3M

Leadership Team

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Preston Smith
Co - Founder & CEO
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