Associate Teacher - Prek

As a partner of a certified classroom teacher and/or school administrator, Associate Teachers supplement student education and assist classroom teachers with instructional, behavior management, and/or administrative duties. They support the physical, behavioral, and academic needs of a specific student or group of students with special needs throughout the school day by leading and facilitating classroom activities that promote high achievement in a positive learning environment.

Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the classroom Teacher, instructional aides, and support staff to maintain and implement a rigorous instructional program.
• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students.
• Assist the teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class.
• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment, completing attendance, and preparing materials.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development in PowerSchool, including data entry of grades, assessments, and parent communication when necessary.
• Plan and lead instruction in designated content areas as needed.
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, specials, hallways, and on field trips.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, professional development, summer institute and school-wide functions;
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and social-emotional learning needs, (i.e. restorative justice, equity)
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans.
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration.
• Implement and enhance the school’s systems and culture.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students and colleagues and establish a two-way system of communication with parents and guardians to communicate necessary information regarding student progress and student needs;
• Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings.
• Show unwavering commitment to youth by improving the minds and lives of their students in and out of school.
• Assist in student behavior in the classroom by enforcing rules and procedures within the classroom
• Assist with anecdotal notes using Teacher Strategies GOLD.
• Adhering to all school policies, legal and educational requirements to ensure students well-being.
• Implementation of ECERS (space and furnishings, personal care routines(e.g. diaper changing), language-reasoning, activities, interactions, program structure, and parents and staff. )
• Assist in organizing/planning events to recognize and celebrate accomplishments of students and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Designee.

Qualifications

• Substitute Certificate is required
• Instructional experience in urban settings preferred.
• Early Childhood experience preferred.
• CE / CEAS readiness preferred

REPORTS TO & EVALUATED BY: Director of Early Childhood

Salary (Non-Exempt): $35,000

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Physical setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• NJ Substitute Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, NJ 07102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person