Teacher's Assistant

Position Description:

Responsible for assisting with the facilitation of educational curriculum and student success at the microschool concept called Spark Community Schools. Assists teachers as they use a blend of technology-based and teacher-led lessons to ensure mastery of content. Supports teachers and students with Social Emotional Learning, Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Project-Based Learning.

Helps cultivate a learning environment where students can be curious, independent, productive, and kind. Creates a safe-space where students are honored and valued for who they are. Helps students attending microschools with learning, supporting students where they are. Works in our microschool setting with teachers and approximately ten to fifteen Kindergarten-12th grade students. Supports individual student needs with creativity and innovation while respecting all students and families and their access to quality education. Supports teachers with using high impact instructional practices and motivational techniques to engage students in learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Helps lead a blended-age classroom of 10-15 students for 30 hours per week, 180 instructional days and 10 Professional Development days, working a total of 190 days.
• Assists with maintaining an environment of safety and inclusion.
• Helps guide students' individualized learning needs.
• Supports small group activities.
• Assists with monitoring student academic progress.
• Helps communicate with parents and families.
• Supports and motivates students to be excited about learning.
• Helps encourage student-led experiential learning.
• Assists with managing student behavior in a supportive and kind way.
• Collaborates with teachers and other assistants.
• Supports in administrative tasks for student enrollment, attendance and materials
• Substitutes when needed for lead teachers
• Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
  

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong communication skills
• Experience using a computer and online tools (email, websites, video streaming, etc.)
• Ability to pass a Level 1 background check, drug screening, and obtain an AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Good judgment, discretion, confidentiality
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred
• Experience working with children (coaching, mentoring, childcare, teaching, volunteering, etc.) highly preferred
  

You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:

• 5 Medical Plans
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 3 Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401K
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!

Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no-cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other. With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, age, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws.

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