Student Services Division Teacher Assistant

Position Summary

Eton Academy is an independent school dedicated to educating students who learn differently, whose educators demonstrate a passion for learning and the ability to provide top quality support and instruction for our students. The Teacher Assistant will use their experience, previous training, and Eton’s approaches to instruction to support and teach students, be genuinely kind as part of their personality, have a passion for learning that can be shared with students daily, and a desire to utilize technology in the classroom to improve instruction. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate instructional strategies which promote engagement in the curriculum and cultivate a friendly and supportive environment that is conducive to learning in and out of a classroom setting.

Essential Duties Teach, support, coach, counsel, supervise, and care about the students, work in partnership with parents, advocate and promote the school, work collegially with administrators and fellow faculty and staff, and grow professionally. This includes before school and after school related meetings that fall outside of the regularly scheduled hours.

• Understand and implement all aspects of the Eton Approach and participate in all related certification training;
• Possess interest in working to build expertise in a core subject specific area
• Create a flexible program and provide an environment favorable to individualized learning and personal growth for students;
• Implement and apply Eton Approach Guiding Principles in daily work
• Protect and use instructional time to its fullest
• Use multi-sensory explicit, systematic instruction
• Daily lesson plans/ support plans/ check in plans for all students using thoughtful planning
• Report on student progress
• Review and understand student profiles
• Attend and contribute to meetings
• Establish effective rapport with students;
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide a good foundation for life, in accordance with each student’s ability;
• Establish good relationships and communication with parents and participate in parent-teacher conferences;
• Establish good working relationships with other faculty/staff members;
• Continuously remain open to learning new LD strategies/programs to prepare different learners for success;
• Adhere to all policies in the Eton Handbook.
• All other duties as assigned

Daily duties and schedule

• 37.5 hours/week
• Full time: 8:00-3:30, Monday- Friday
• Follow established schedule which may include but is not limited to:
• Teaching classes in an associate teacher role
• Teaching social skills lessons
• Supporting students in one on one and small group setting on specific goal areas
• Providing check ins to students on specific goals
• Assisting lead teacher in classroom setting
• Participating in a variety of duties such as morning care, Wellness 10 support, lunch and activity duties, homework support and dismissal duties, clerical support, assessment administration
• Substitute teaching on an as needed basis
• all other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Education : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Birmingham, MI 48009 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Birmingham, MI 48009: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person