Pharos Academy · 18 hours ago
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant (Immediate Hire)
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yrPharos Academy Charter School is seeking a passionate Kindergarten Teaching Assistant who loves to teach and support students both academically and behaviorally. The role involves assisting the classroom teacher in instructional planning, maintaining classroom culture, and ensuring student achievement in literacy and mathematics.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Commitment to assisting with daily and long-term instructional planning and preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class
Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students
Commitment to using data to improve short term and long-term student achievement goals
Full accountability for classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve
Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy’s core beliefs and educational viewpoint
Teacher Assistant will assist classroom teacher in ensuring at minimum 75% of students meet grade level standards in mathematics and literacy
Teacher Assistant will ensure that assigned small/ at-risk groups show growth in mathematics and literacy as measured by internal assessments
Teacher Assistant will score proficient in classroom management and youth development as measured by student referral numbers, suspensions, and internal measurement tools
Qualification
Required
At minimum, Associate Degree in early childhood education or related field of study
NYS Teaching Assistant certification within 3 months of employment
Experience working with school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting
Experience supporting school-aged English Language Learners to achieve high levels of growth
Bilingual (Spanish) Required
Benefits
401k plan with employer matching of 5 percent.
Comprehensive benefits package - Medical/Dental/Vision
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employee wellness.
$100 monthly Grubhub credit + complimentary breakfast daily.
Parking for commuters living outside of the Bronx/Manhattan.
Company
Pharos Academy
Pharos Academy Charter School is a K-12 education institution located in the Longwood section of the South Bronx.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adebunmi Savage
Chief Academic Officer
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