Teacher Assistant - Brooklyn, United States - Hellenic Classical Charter School - Park Slope

Description

The Hellenic Classical Charter Schools are public charter schools located in Brooklyn (HCCS-PS) and Staten Island (HCCS-SI).

HCCS provides a classics based education in the study of humanities and literature for students in Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grades.

Our Mission Statement:
To provide a diverse student body with a rigorous education in a dynamic environment.

Using a standards-based curriculum, enriched with the Greek and Latin languages, and the classics woven throughout, students engage in dialogue using the Socratic method to become critical thinkers.

Students become college and career ready and well-prepared to succeed and contribute to the global community as responsible citizens.

HCCS-Park Slope is a National Blue Ribbon School.

It has been designated as a RECOGNITION and REWARD SCHOOL by the New York State Education Department and was profiled as one of NYC's BEST Public Pre-K & Elementary Schools:
A Parent's Guide by Clara Hemphill.

HCCS ranks among the top charter schools in New York City for exceeding targets in Student achievement - Rigorous Instruction - Collaborative Teachers - Supportive Environment - Student Progress - Trust - Effective Leadership.

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The Teacher Assistant will be responsible for:_

• Working with the lead teacher to monitor the class progress
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up environment
• Revising lesson material with students individually or in small groups
• Ensuring the classroom environment is safe and clean
• Overseeing students during nonclassroom times including inbetween classes, during lunch, and onfield excursions
• Collaborating with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions
• Documenting student progress and communicating with parents to keep them informed
• Helping lead teachers to create lesson plans
• Complying with state, school, and class rules and regulations
• Attending all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings

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Minimum Requirements:_

• A high school diploma or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of one year experience as a teacher assistant or similar role
• Fingerprint clearance

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract


Pay:
$ $19.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (required)

Work Location:
In person