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Uncommon SchoolsPosted 3 weeks ago

Teacher Assistant

$40,000–$40,000 year

On-siteRochester, New York, United States

Full TimeMid LevelLarge

Job Summary

Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities while potentially teaching small groups of students. Provide daily one-on-one and small group tutoring, support student interventions, and observe Master Teachers to improve instructional techniques. Handle administrative duties such as copying, hallway duty, and organizing materials, plus supervise students during transitions, meals, and afterschool. Participate in grade-level activities, school-wide events, and trips, while delivering consistent rewards and consequences for student behavior. Serve as an advisor to small student groups and communicate effectively with families and colleagues. Complete an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Required Qualifications

  • Evidence of self-motivation
  • Willingness to be a team player
  • Strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Hard-working
  • Urgent
  • Energetic
  • Willing to learn and adapt
  • Extremely reflective
  • Constantly wants to improve
  • Flexible
  • Enjoys dealing with unpredictability
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Communication skills (particularly with children)
  • Problem solving skills
  • Interest in performing a critical support role
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment
  • Relentless commitment to mission of educating urban students
  • Belief in and alignment with Uncommon's core beliefs and educational philosophy
  • Demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience working in schools
  • Prior experience working in urban communities
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Background in education

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