Teacher Assistant

Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities; Potentially teach small groups of students; Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support; Observe Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management; Provide administrative support including but not limited to copies, hallway duty, organizing classroom materials, etc.

As appropriate, perform all duties expected of staff, including but not limited to: Participating in grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips; Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior; Serving as an advisor to a small group of students; Supervising students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and afterschool; Communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues; Participating in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and has a strong sense of personal responsibility; Ideal candidates are hard-working, urgent, energetic, and are willing to learn and adapt; Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve; is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability; Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines; A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills, communication skills (particularly with children), and problem solving skills; Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment; Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred but not required; Relentless commitment to mission of educating urban students.

Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable; Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required. A background in education is not required, though candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students. Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. Our Approach to AI and Your Application At Uncommon Schools, we value thoughtful use of technology.

Your responses should begin with your own thinking and reflect your authentic voice, experiences, and commitment to our mission. Generative AI can be used to refine or organize writing, but not to generate initial responses or replace your ideas. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team, and we are committed to understanding the person behind the application.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is…

Read the full posting