High School StepMojo Teacher's Assistant
Uncommon Schools
- Newark, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage the Classroom/Workspace Environment
- Arrange and maintain a safe, structured, and effective learning environment
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment that excites and invests students (e.g., establish classroom routines and expectations, develop affirming relationships with students)
- Encourage students to engage and be active participants in their online course
- Troubleshoot minor technical issues (e.g., forgotten headphones, lost chargers)
- Provide In-person Support for Students
- Track and monitor student attendance – intervening if truancy occurs
- Notify school-site coordinator if attendance issues persist
- Serve as a thought partner to work through issues during independent work time
- Provide in the moment feedback to students regarding their participation in class – affirming and engaging students in the learning
- Connect students who are struggling behaviorally or academically with the appropriate StepMojo or North Star resources
- Conference with students’ family and academic advisor keeping everyone informed of the learning
- Serve as a mentor to students – establishing trusting relationships and providing active guidance throughout the course
- Communication with the Online Instructor
- Establish asynchronous check-in routines and procedures with each course instructor
- Share insights as to how students are engaging with the content (e.g., where they struggle, high points of interest, questions)
- Provide Feedback to StepMojo and North Star
- Meet with the implementation team for an initial orientation and onboarding session
- Collaborate with StepMojo and North Star staff to improve the pilot implementation
- Participate in periodic feedback sessions and ongoing trainin
- General Responsibilities
- 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.
- Required Experience:
- A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days throughout the school year
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development
- Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
- Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
- Financial planning & wellness
- New Jersey Pension program
- 529 college savings program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
- Financial planning tools and assistance
- Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discounts
- Paid leave of absence
- Fully paid parental leave
- Fully paid medical leave
- Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits