Assistant Teachers work closely with a team of teachers to meet the needs of all students at that grade level. Assistant Teachers are responsible for managing a class of students while they work independently and for pulling small groups of students for additional academic support and interventions.
Assistant Teachers report to an Assistant Principal.
Essential Functions
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture around learning and small group tutoring; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
Ensure that students have access to a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations
Actively coach students and ensure that all activities effectively meet the needs of students; perform targeted individual interventions and assist struggling students on computer programs
Tutor small groups of students on literacy and/or math skills; use Rocketship-adopted curricula to deliver lessons which align to students Individualized Learning Plans
Conduct weekly progress monitoring assessments of progress for students participating in intervention; communicate progress monitoring results to families and classroom teachers; work with grade level teams to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to make intervention decisions for students
Communicate and collaborate with the teachers at their grade level, and school administrators; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success
Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
Basic computer skills including troubleshooting and an ability to communicate about technical difficulties
Ability to efficiently interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support students? progress
Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Public Schools
Fluency in English
Flexibility and a willingness to learn
Interest in becoming a credentialed teacher is a plus, but not required.
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