Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Full-Time 10 Month Level 1

Reports To: Director of Workforce (1 Position for Healthcare 1 Positions for Building Trades 1 Position for Culinary)

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Who We Are:

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free public charter high school with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program Youthbuild facilitates a warm loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline weekly community meetings and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college 2-year college vocational training program or liveable wage job). Visit to learn more.

The Opportunity:

The Teacher Assistant supports classroom instruction within one of YouthBuilds workforce development departments Healthcare Culinary or Building Trades by assisting instructors in developing engaging hands-on learning experiences for young adults ages 17-21. This role provides individualized and small-group skill-building support helps prepare and maintain classroom materials and equipment and contributes to a safe inclusive and professional learning environment.

Who You Are:

You are/have

• Invested in our core values - Respect Excellence and Perseverance.
• Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve.
• Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
• Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• Experience in Urban Education Youth Development or Child Development preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent a Bachelors or Associates Degree preferred.

What Youll Do:

You will

• Support classroom instruction in one of three workforce development departments (Healthcare Building Trades or Culinary) by assisting with hands-on learning activities projects and skill-building exercises.
• Provide individualized and small-group support to students ages 17-21 reinforcing lessons clarifying instructions and encouraging active participation.
• Collaborate closely with the instructor on record to ensure consistent instructional support across two cohorts of students.
• Assist with preparing organizing and maintaining classroom materials tools and equipment to create a safe efficient and engaging learning environment.
• Help maintain a positive and productive classroom environment by modeling professional behavior addressing disruptions appropriately and supporting a respective inclusive environment.
• Monitor student progress during classroom activities offering constructive feedback and report observations to the classroom instructors.
• Participate in staff meetings professional development and collaborative planning sessions with teachers and other program staff.
• Provide mentorship to a cohort of 2-3 students offering consistent academic and personal support to help them stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Workforce Instructor(s) or Director of Workforce Development.

What We Offer You:

• Generous time off
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match
• Employer paid parental leave life insurance short-term disability and long-term disability
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement

Salary Range:

New YouthBuild staff can expect a starting salary of $45000.

During the application process applicants will have the opportunity to discuss our employee total rewards package and additional benefits.