Kindergarten Teaching Assistant 2024-2025

Posted 2 months ago
Colorado Academy, Denver, CO 80235, Openings : 1,
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Description

CA seeks a Kindergarten staff position which reports directly to the Lower School Principal effective August 2024. The primary role of this position is to support the classroom teacher and students in accordance with school curriculum goals in the areas of academic and social-emotional skills. This is a part-time, 5.10 hours a day (7:50 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.), 10-month position.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Relate to students in an age-appropriate manner
  • Work with students individually for individualized instruction
  • Work with students in small learning groups
  • Assist the classroom teacher in planning and preparing curriculum materials
  • Assist the classroom teacher during classroom instruction
  • Assume the role of lead teacher if the classroom teacher is absent
  • Complete daily tasks assigned by the classroom teacher
  • Clerical tasks: copy, create, and prepare materials, bulletin boards, laminating, field trip planning, etc.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues
  • Support Lower School programs
  • Attend faculty and staff meetings and professional day opportunities
  • Support rules of conduct and discipline and suitable learning environment in the classroom and during recess

Requirements

  • Experience in a school setting (preferred)
  • Effective and supportive communication skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Manage multiple and ongoing tasks
  • Technology literacy skills

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants, please include a cover letter with your application submission.
The pay range for the position is $30.00 – $35.00 per hour. Colorado Academy reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any discrepancies that may exist do not relate to sex. The Academy offers an excellent compensation package, wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, and an environment notable for its dedicated teaching professionals and supportive administrators. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document.
Colorado Academy does not discriminate or allow unlawful harassment in any of its programs, procedures or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, political affiliation, race, religion or creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, marital status or other protected classifications defined by applicable law. The policy applies in all aspects of employment with the Academy. Last Date For Apply: 2024-06-26 00:00:00 Job Type : FULL_TIME, Employment Type : FULL_TIMEApply Here