26-27 Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Job Summary
The Assistant Teacher works in classrooms alongside the Lead Teacher educating PreK 3 PreK 4 and Kindergarten students. Assistant Teachers support the classroom teacher in delivering instruction building relationships with students and families encouraging positive behavior and assisting with daily classroom tasks.

About KIPP DC
For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community

About the Team
Early Childhood includes six schools in Washington DC serving grades PreK 3 PreK 4 and Kindergarten. Our teachers leaders and student support teams work together to provide instruction that is rigorous culturally responsive and grounded in strong relationships with students and families. We believe classrooms should be academically challenging joyful and identity-affirming and we support staff through coaching collaborative planning structures and dedicated development time.

About the Role
As an Assistant Teacher you will:

Work with a Lead Teacher to teach the designed curriculum in math and reading for both small and whole groups lessons.
Assist Lead Teachers with daily classroom tasks including: preparing materials classroom organization and cleaning meals and snacks toileting and diapering.
Attend professional development and participate in observation and feedback cycles.
Establish positive relationships with colleagues students families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.

Location and Type of WorkFully In-Person (5 days per week onsite)
This is an in-person school-based instructional role located at a KIPP DC campus in Washington DC. KIPP DC schools serve students and families in person and this position requires daily on-site presence to deliver instruction provide student support collaborate with teammates and engage with families.
Assistant Teachers support classroom instruction during the student day (generally 8:00 am to 3:30 pm). Assistant Teachers work hours are typically 7:30 am to 5:00 pm two days per week and 7:30 am to 4:00 pm three days per week to allow for duties collaboration and professional development.

Key Responsibilities
Build Strong Relationships and Classroom Culture (approx. 30 percent)

Demonstrate commitment to KIPP DCs mission with a focus on excellence equity and antiracist practice.
Build trusting affirming relationships with students families and teammates.
Support the lead teacher in implementing strategies for classroom culture and positive behavior incentives.
De-escalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies.

Instructional Support (approx. 40 percent)

Work with a Lead Teacher to teach the designed curriculum in math and reading for both small and whole groups lessons.
Cover classes while Lead Teachers are participating in weekly grade level meetings.
Monitor and reflect on student academic data.

Professional Collaboration Development and Feedback (approx. 20 percent)

Attend and actively participate in staff meetings professional development sessions and weekly planning/feedback meetings.
Implement coaching and feedback from school leaders coaches and lead teachers/grade-level chairs.
Meet weekly with the lead teacher and grade level chair to discuss and reflect upon weekly objectives and monthly themes.

Schoolwide Duties & Operational Expectations (approx. 10 percent)

Assist young children with personal hygiene toileting meals and other daily activities when applicable.
Fulfill the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress attendance and timeliness.
Perform duties (arrival lunch transitions dismissal) as assigned.
Support school events such as family-teacher conferences open houses field trips and community events.

The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED)
At least 1 year of experience working with children 3-6 years old
Commitment to working with students from communities with limited access to high-quality educational opportunities
Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist reading writing and mathematics instruction
Strong communication skills with families and caregivers including culturally responsive partnership
Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to new tasks

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree
Experience as an Assistant Teacher for PreK 3 PreK4 or Kindergarten
Experience in an urban K12 public school setting

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a classroom environment for extended periods to support assigned student(s)
Must be able to monitor students throughout the school building including transitions lunch and recess.

Core Competencies:

KIPP DC Vision for Teaching Excellence:

Content Knowledge: Teachers at KIPP DC are experts in their content areas and display an exemplary ability to build understanding and interest in students at multiple ability levels. Teachers connect content across disciplines to real life and use their own content mastery to empower students to think deeply about academic content.
Instructional Responsiveness: Teachers use data to engage in a deliberate cycle of internalization planning delivery questioning feedback and reflection to move student mastery forward in academic and socio-emotional learning. Teachers are aware of how all students are performing and are able to adapt to meet the needs of students.
Care of Students & Classroom Culture: Teachers set a joyful authentic tone and build loving relationships so that each student and family feels valued. Teachers encourage student voice promote independent thinking and encourage students to take risks academically and socially. Teachers collaborate with families and empower students to work towards ambitious academic and socio-emotional learning goals.
Growth & Development: Teachers at KIPP DC are continuous learners and seek out feedback and development opportunities while also being self reflective about their own practice. Teachers apply flexibility and a problem-solving approach to persist through challenges. Teachers have a deep and growing understanding of their own identity mindsets and biases and use this insight to inform their teaching and professional development.

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $37440- $57337. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. The salary scale can be found here.
KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
Currently individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days up to 10 paid sick days and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

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