Pre- K Teacher Assistant
Aurora Collegiate Academy
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Quick overview
The Pre-K Teacher Assistant supports the lead teacher in implementing a safe, welcoming classroom and executing a standards-based curriculum. Responsibilities include managing student behavior, conducting small group instruction, and using data to inform instructional decisions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least 48 college semester hours or a high school diploma with a passing ParaPro Assessment score. CPR and First Aid certification is required, and the hire must be able to obtain a Child Development Associate Certificate within two years.
Job description
- Company Description Aurora Collegiate Academy is a Pre K– 5 college preparatory charter school for underserved children from across Memphis.
- Aurora opened its doors in August 2012 with a mission of laying down a firm foundation of academic success and high expectations for our students so that they are prepared to make it into and through college.
- If you are relentless about seeing disadvantaged students achieve at high levels, this is a chance to build a school that does whatever it takes to ensure college success for all children.
- Members of Aurora Collegiate Academy staff will work to prepare students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth with the academic, social, and character foundation necessary to compete in college and beyond.
- It is the expectation that Aurora Collegiate Academy teachers will live our mission, instill our core values, and do ‘whatever it takes’ to provide students with the education they deserve.
Job Description
- We are looking for a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher. The teacher will execute the provided pre-curriculum intergrading hands on learning opportunities. The pre-k teacher assitant will:
- Adhere to the school policies around behavior expectations, with rewards and consequences.
- Work effectively and professionally with all school team members.
- Implement small group instruction as required.
- Align all teaching to our standards-based curriculum.
- Inform all instructional decisions with data as a classroom-planning tool.
- Work with MSCS staff to ensure all compliance is meet in the classroom. Work with lead teacher to implement a safe and welcoming classroom.
- Participate in high frequency coaching.
- Follow all professional norms.
- Do whatever it takes to achieve the mission of Aurora Collegiate Academy.
Qualifications
Required: At least 48 semesters hours of college (2 years) or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test with a high school diploma. Must be have or be able to obtain a certificate in CPR and First Aid. Required 1 of the following: Must be able to obtain a Child Development Associate Certificate within 2 years of the time of hire. A willingness to complete all duties and responsibilities to the fullest. A belief that all students can succeed in college and a desire to lead students to that outcome.
Additional Information
Please submit a resume and current teaching license if applicable. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note a college transpcirt will be required prior to offical hire. Commitment to Diversity: Aurora Collegiate Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status..
