ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT bei Operation Breakthrough

Operation Breakthrough is a not-for-profit organization that helps children who are living in poverty develop to their fullest potential by providing them a safe, loving and educational environment.   Operation Breakthrough strives to support and empower the children’s families through advocacy, referral services, and emergency aid.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with desire to attain teaching certificate
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to listen and engage with students, parents, and team members
• Adaptable to new situations
• Empathy and Patience
• Engaging Classroom Presence
• Commitment to real-world learning
• Belief that all students can learn at high levels
• Willingness to implement Conscious Discipline
• Experience working with a diverse population of students

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in supervising and educating students in classes ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade.

Help deliver engaging, standards-aligned hands-on projects in math, reading, science, and language arts with a strong focus on STEM, problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration..

Reinforce instruction by leading small groups to answer questions and help teach students part of the lesson

Accompany students to recess, lunch and electives.  

Prepare materials for future lessons or events and assist teachers with record keeping

Collaborate with staff to improve instruction and engage parents/guardians.

Assist students in effectively using technology and building digital literacy skills and knowledge

Help in creating and maintaining a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

Learn and Use Conscious Discipline to maintain a positive and safe learning environment where all students feel valued and respected.

Implement effective classroom management strategies to minimize disruptions and maximize learning time.

Manage student behavior and address concerns in a fair and consistent manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor and outdoor classroom environment and outdoor recess (weather permitting).

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee.

Operation Breakthrough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Employment with Operation Breakthrough is “At Will”.