Teacher Assistant - Elementary School

Job Description:

Job Title: Educational Assistant

Job Status: Non-Exempt, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Reports to: Elementary School Principal

About Us

The Charter School of Educational Excellence''s mission is to develop students who are critical thinkers, motivated leaders, and lifelong learners. We are committed to a strong partnership with our teachers, parents, and community.

Overview:

The Charter School of Educational Excellence is seeking a certified, dedicated, and enthusiastic Elementary Teaching Assistant to support our K-4 classrooms. This role is ideal for someone collaborative, student-centered, and passionate about early childhood education. The Teaching Assistant will work closely with lead teachers to support academic instruction, foster a safe, nurturing learning environment, and contribute to our students'' overall success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional Support

• Assist the teacher in delivering whole group lessons by managing materials, supporting student engagement, and co-teaching when needed.

• Lead small groups to provide differentiated instruction, reinforce concepts, and monitor student progress.

• Support the assessment process by administering and collecting formative data and offering student feedback.

• Offer individualized support for students who need additional academic or behavioral guidance

Student Supervision & Safety

• Monitor student behavior and transitions in classrooms, hallways, recess, and outdoor spaces.

• Support safety protocols during drills and daily routines.

• Address minor health or emotional concerns and help students regulate behaviors.

Classroom Organization

• Prepare and organize materials for lessons and activities.

• Help set up and clean learning areas to maintain an engaging classroom environment.

Documentation & Reporting

• Record student behavior, performance, and progress using platforms such as PowerSchool.

• Maintain logs, small group notes, and data for use in progress reports and report cards.

Coverage & Supervision

• Lead the class in the teacher's absence or during meetings.

• Supervise students during arrival, special classes, dismissal, transitions, and lunch and recess periods.

Behavior Management

• Implement classroom and school-wide management strategies including ClassDojo and PBIS rewards.

• Encourage positive behavior and mediate student conflicts using school-wide systems.

Family & Community Engagement

• Support or participate in parent-teacher conferences.

• Help prepare communication materials such as newsletters or progress updates.

• Communicate with families regarding student behavior and achievement when appropriate.

Inclusive Support

• Assist in supporting students with IEPs and implementing necessary accommodations.

• Provide extra support during extracurricular activities, events, and field trips.

Professional Growth

• Attend and engage in school-wide professional development.

• Apply learned strategies and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Technology Support

• Help students use educational technology tools.

• Assist with setting up and troubleshooting tech for lessons and assessments.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be enrolled in college in the education field, pursuing a teaching degree. An associate's or bachelor's degree in education field is required

• Certified Teaching Assistant required (Level I, II or III)

• Experience working with young children in an educational setting.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• A commitment to CSEE's mission, vision, and core values.

• Strong classroom management

• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to culturally responsive teaching

• Passion for working with diverse student populations

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace

• Develop and maintain positive communications and working relationships with co-workers by being collaborative and maintaining a pleasant work attitude.

• Ability to interact positively with all members of the school community, including supervisors, teachers, colleagues, students, and parents.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package, including base salary and complete benefits is available. The Charter of School of Educational Excellence is a member of and contributes to the New York State Teacher Retirement System (NYSTRS).

Applying & selection process

After submitting your resume, CSEE will review your application materials. Candidates whose qualifications and experience reflect a strong record of success will be invited to participate in an interview with the school's leadership team.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Charter School of Educational Excellence is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment laws. To that end, the School is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination based on the following protected classes: age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, creed, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), pregnancy outcomes, reproductive healthcare and autonomy (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence 8 victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. The School is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.