Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Young Audiences Teaching Assistant Job Description

About Young Audiences Charter Schools

Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS) offers a unique and highly desired arts-integrated model that seamlessly aligns with the identity of the Greater New Orleans Area. With multiple schools in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, YACS works arduously to achieve its mission of educating the whole child through arts integration and equipping all creative learners to flourish as leaders in life and learning. YACS Creative Learners from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade are provided appropriate arts-integrated learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

What is a Creative Educator?

YACS Creative Educators educators work collaboratively to develop sound instructional strategies rooted in the foundations of arts integration. With a dedicated focus on improving student outcomes, our school-level and network-level leadership is committed to supporting teachers in becoming transformative educators. YACS is a family of Creative Educators committed to “Academic Excellence with an Artistic Edge”.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (include but not limited to)

• Help teachers prepare lesson plans
• Set up necessary material for classes (e.g. projectors, chemistry sets)
• Track student attendance and class schedules
• Review material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges
• Work with smaller groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process
• Escort and supervise students in school activities
• Make sure classrooms are safe and tidy before classes start
• Assist teachers with various tasks, like grading assignments and informing parents of their children’s progress
• Help students adjust, learn and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues

Classroom Management and Organization

• Be a positive role model for students.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents, the school leader, and other colleagues.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Conference with parents to consistently update them on their child’s progress.

Professional Conduct and Other

• Exhibit professional judgment and responsibility at all times.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Participate in assigned morning, lunch, and afternoon duties.
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Suggested Qualifications

• Love and appreciation for the arts and arts education
• High School Diploma (required)
• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Teaching certification (preferred but not required)
• 1 Years of Teaching Assistant Experience (preferred)

Salary and Benefits

Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. YACS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, life insurance, a 401k plan and more.
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COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New Orleans, LA 70115 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Orleans, LA 70115: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,935 - $66,880