The Opportunity: The EL TA will provide instruction and support for English learners while they are learning with classroom teachers. The EL TA will regularly collaborate with the EL teacher, conduct one-on-one tutoring for eligible EL scholars, provide instructional support in an appropriate school location designated for providing EL scholar support, and provide such instructional services to scholars under the direct supervision of a certified classroom teacher, the EL teacher, and/or the EL Regional Manager.

The Details

Key Deliverables:

• Assist certified teachers with implementation of differentiation plans for small groups of EL scholars in the classroom
• Provide instruction and support for classroom teachers and/ or one-on-one tutoring for eligible EL scholars
• Provide instructional support in an area designated for this purpose
• Create a schedule of weekly activities and share it with the principal, EL teacher, and classroom teachers.
• Support parents of EL scholars with interpretation/translation as needed.
• Contribute feedback and data on scholar progress, behavior, and performance
•  Proactively provide scholars tools in class to achieve academic and language development success - to be outlined by the EL Division and the EL Teacher in consultation with the building principal.
• Work in collaboration with classroom teachers, EL teachers, and administrators (building and national team).
•  Parent communication per the directive of administrator or teacher
•  Follow directives from administrators, the EL Teacher, and the EL Division
•  Set high expectations for scholars by being consistent
•  Must be present at work
•  Other duties as assigned

Experience and Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Prior experience with small group instruction preferred 
• Experience supporting second language learners
• Analytical ability to plan individual and group activities that stimulate growth in scholars
• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Focus on advocacy for EL scholars and their families
• Excellent customer service skills
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with scholars, parents/guardians, and other staff members
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

The Network:PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.

The Campus: Hope Community PCS - Tolson is a public charter school in Washington, D.C. that was founded in 2006 and recently joined the PLA network in 2022. We serve about 250 scholars from PK - 8th grade with a school population that is reflective of the strength and diversity of the community in which we are privileged to serve. We pride ourselves on our STEAM-focused learning that results in scholars taking risks, engaging in learning, and having ownership of their education. Our vision is centered on having a growth mindset to encourage our scholars to develop their immense potential and continue to be active contributors to their communities. We believe that by providing a world-class education in an empowering school environment, all scholars are able to flourish and achieve more than they thought possible.

Compensation and Benefits:

PLA Teacher Assistants receive a salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to salary, PLA Teacher Assistants receive: 

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
• Incentive and bonus opportunities 

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

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