Reach Associate (8Hr) - 2026-27

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REACH ASSOCIATE

SUMMARY
The Reach Associate (RA) typically provides both instructional and non-instructional support to a Multi-Classroom Leader (MCL) team of teachers, as designated by the MCL, with a focus on providing small-group tutoring under the guidance of the MCL team. The RA may supervise time on projects, skills practice, and digital learning while providing small-group tutoring. The RA may work closely with the teaching team to complete various administrative tasks and non-instructional paperwork. The RA may also manage procedures and supervise student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities, and while teacher(s) deliver instruction. All activities are guided and directed by the MCL. The reach associate may be a multi-team RA, supporting several teaching teams when team members need release time to work with other teachers, or a team RA, supporting a single team primarily through providing small-group tutoring in a tutoring lab, by pulling small groups out of classrooms, or by pushing into classrooms to work with small groups.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 months, Full Benefits, 8 hr/day, Pay Grade TA56 ** This position is eligible for an additional $1,000/yr stipend.

RESPONSBILITIES
Classroom and School Environment

• Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable
• Contribute to a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport
• Manage student behavior during transitions and less structured time (e.g., recess, lunch)
• Monitor independent work time in classroom while teacher provides instruction

Instruction

• Tutor small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of the supervising teachers.
• Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning.

Professional Responsibilities

• Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills
• Maintain administrative duties on behalf of teacher (such as taking attendance, entering grades, scheduling parent conferences, preparing student activities and assignments, checking homework, additional paperwork)
• Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), volunteers, and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working with children
• Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic differences. Preference given for experience working successfully with those of similar demographics to the desired school placement.

REPORTS TO:
Principal or designated teacher

HOURS

• 5 days a week throughout the school year
• 8 hours a day
• Attending team planning and data meetings whenever possible

NOTE: The Reach Associate position is “Dual Role” and requires completion of the CDL bus license program within one year of employment.

Salary : $1,000