Assistant Teacher

Veritas Classical Academy in Chippewa Valley, WI is looking for an Assistant Teacher, come join our team!

CESA 6 offers great benefits for full time employees such as: Health, Dental and Vision insurance; Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS); Wellness Program; Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity insurance; Pet insurance; paid vacation and holidays.

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About Veritas Classical Academy

Veritas Classical Academy is a tuition-free charter school dedicated to providing a classical education that emphasizes moral character and civic responsibility. We aim to educate the minds and inspire the hearts of young people through a content-rich curriculum.

Under the leadership and direction of the Lead Classroom Teacher, help establish a classroom culture that is safe, collaborative, celebratory and intellectually challenging for all students, and that learning goals for all students are met;

• Support and participate in the development and execution of units of study and lesson plans.
• Help monitor and supervise effective classroom and school-wide structures that promote active, student-driven learning and positive student behavior and safety;
• Help maintain an orderly, academically-focused classroom environment and effective management of instructional materials and records;
• Keep current in knowledge and practice of the curriculum, child development and relevant theories of learning, and be willing to share their knowledge for continual improvement the school's educational program and curriculum.
• Assist in on-going curriculum reviews, including offering feedback on school and program effectiveness.
• Become acquainted with supplemental materials and services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.
• Build and maintain positive and engaging relationships with parents/families and work cooperatively with them to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Engage in effective community building, including rituals and traditions that build a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• Participate in regular and ongoing professional development efforts and work collaboratively with grade level planning to constantly improve professional practice;

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Education and Licensure:

• Associate degree, 48 credits in college, or a passed ParaPro Praxis exam (or willingness to take)
• Proficient use of office equipment: computer, multi-phone and voice messaging systems, fax and copier.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and related computer programs: word processing, databases, spreadsheets, bookkeeping, email and Internet; significant comfort learning and using new technology and software.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
• Dedication to continuous learning, and personal and professional development.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive.
• Completion of a background check is required.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Model the core values of the school.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to collaborate with industry-connected, project-based learning, and provide a student-centered education.
• A growth mindset and ability to reflect and vary instructional delivery models.
• Strong belief that an inclusive learning environment offers a more productive and personalized way of educating all students.
• Ability to deliver instruction incorporating workshops, immersion, hands-on experiences, and traditional delivery to ensure that all individual student needs are met in accordance with preferred mode of instruction.
• The ability to work effectively with groups and individuals.
• Demonstrate skill in organizing ideas and presenting them with clarity and conciseness.
• Creative and imaginative approach to problem-solving and demonstrated ability to think outside of the box.
• Experience integrating technology into instruction.
• Self-starter and a well-developed ability to set and meet goals and outcomes.
• Knowledge of competency-based learning

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work Environment:

• Office / classroom environment with moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged sitting or standing.
• Repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computers and/or related equipment.
• The employee may occasionally push, pull, carry, lift or move equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, turn, twist, squat, and/or climb.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and skills required of an employee in this position.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CESA 6 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

CESA 6 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We expect every member of our team do their part to maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, feels respected and receives the dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, and evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment as a Gallup best places to work employer that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.