Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant will include but are not limited to:
Outstanding academic achievement and student character development
- Assist in creating a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment that excites and invests students.
- Motivate students to realize high academic and behavioral standards.
- Help build classroom community by investing families in children’s academic success.
- Support students in small group and one-on-one instruction
- Hold all students accountable during transitions, meals, trips and school events.
- Exemplify Breakthrough’s core values in all interactions with students, families and colleagues.
Professional learning, development and growth
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills.
- Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.
- Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities.
Skills and Characteristics
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
- High level of personal organization and planning.
- Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
- Strong belief in the Breakthrough’s mission, vision, core values, and educational model.
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.
Educational Background and Work Experience
- Two years of teaching assistance is strongly preferred.
- High school diploma with a passing ACT Work Keys score; 2 year degree preferred
Compensation
Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, Breakthrough Charter School offers a comprehensive benefits package, partnering with PEEHIP and The Retirement System of Alabama (TRS).
Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. You can learn more about diversity at Breakthrough Charter School here.
