LEARN DC Pre-K Instructional Assistant

About LEARN DC

LEARN is a network of public charter schools founded in 2001 and committed to delivering a rigorous data-driven education that ensures all students achieve at high levels. Across our campuses we emphasize strong instruction structured learning environments and a culture of high expectations.

LEARN DC founded in 2021 is a growing campus located on amilitary installation in Washington DC serving a diverse and predominantly military-connected student population. Approximately79% of our students are military-connected and our school community reflects a rich diversity of backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to share that according toOSSEs accountability ratings LEARN DC ranks in the top 12% of K8 schools in Washington DCa reflection of our commitment to strong instruction and student outcomes.

As a developing school we offer educators a unique opportunity to build and refine strong instructional systems while contributing to a high-performing mission-driven environment. Our team is focused on results collaboration and continuous improvement and we are seeking educators who are eager to make a meaningful impact in a diverse school community.

About the Opportunity

The Pre-K Instructional Assistant will be responsible for daily operation for his or her classroom in collaboration with the Classroom Teacher. The Instructional Assistant is required to provide high quality instruction in small groups to students every day to ensure successful academic outcomes. The classroom environment is supportive and community-based. The Instructional Assistant is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with students families staff and other members of the community.

What Youll Do:
As a Pre-K Instructional Assistant your critical tasks will include but not limited to:

Essential Job Functions:

• Working with the Classroom Teacher to plan classroom instruction
• Monitoring students behavior and academic achievement. Assist in establishing expectations for behavior in accordance to school-wide/ classroom culture/discipline plan
• Effectively monitoring children outside of classroom(e.g. recess lunchroom etc.) and while teacher is occupied
• Intervening appropriately to prevent student disruption of the classrooms educators process; interacting with students in a supportive way reflecting reciprocal respect
• Effectively planning and executing whole/small group instruction utilizing appropriate student assessments to effectively inform differentiated instructions
• In the absence of the Classroom Teacher assume the classroom responsibilities

What Youll Need:
This job is a great fit if:

Have a Bachelors Degree or 60 college credits
Have a demonstrated record of living LEARNs Core Values

Preferred

Possess 1 year of classroom experience
Have a demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement

Benefits Summary

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees including:
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support free on site COVID testing
Paid vacation personal days paid holidays including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
Short and long term disability
Paid life insurance
403B Contribution 4.5% matching as eligible

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Teachers will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once and the Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings such as field trips and network professional development potentially after school hours.

Teachers may be lifting and carrying children and equipment and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires the ability to communicate and exchange information collect compile and prepare work documents set-up and maintain work files. Teachers will also be expected to maintain classroom equipment and furniture in clean condition. Will frequently physically move moderate distances indoors and outdoors throughout the community or building with children including climbing stairs. Physical demands require to stand bend reach high and low stoop walk around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the addition walking up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to lift push and pull up to 25 pounds for short periods of time.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time with or without notice in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job reasonably required for its performance or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholders responsibility.