Assistant Teacher (Lower Elementary Immediate Hire)

Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher Job Description

ABOUT US

Arts in Action Community Charter School opened in Fall 2011 with grades K-5. The elementary program aims to provide a rigorous academic foundation while developing the whole child through a rich arts program, a daily socio-emotional learning component, and modeling advocacy through social justice initiatives. 

For more information on the school's mission and vision, please see www.artsinactioncharter.org .

OUR MISSION : To empower, prepare, and inspire students in Los Angeles to achieve their highest potential and become active citizens who work toward building a more just, humane, and sustainable world by providing a democratic arts-enriched and nurturing school environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Arts in Action is currently seeking an Assistant Teacher for the Transitional Kindergarten Program. Assistant Teachers support the educational program and assist their assigned teachers and students by working with individual students or small groups and serving as substitute teachers, as well as other support tasks within and outside the classroom. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain a high degree of ethics and professionalism.
• Executes whole group and small group instructional activities with students.
• Assists in the social development of students.
• Implements behavior management strategies designed by teachers and administration.
• Administers redirection and consequences per the school’s positive behavior support plan.
• Ability and willingness to substitute teach on an as-needed basis.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information. 
• Delivers high-quality intervention lessons to targeted students.
• Assists in the administration of school-wide benchmarks and state assessments.
• Supervises and guides students to adhere to the school’s safety guidelines and proactively minimizes accidents.
• Builds relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Follows the direction and guidance of teachers.
• Other duties as assigned by the School Director.
• Meal Program: Supervision includes playground supervision and/or meal (breakfast, lunch, and potentially supper) supervision and distribution support, which could occur before, during recess, lunch, or after school, depending on the position's hours.
• Note-Assistant Teachers also work during after-school hours and will be in charge of working with groups of students during the after-school program.
• Note: Assistant teachers might also help with student toileting needs and other developmental physical health needs. Training and additional information will be provided if applicable. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A bachelor’s degree is required, committing to obtain a 30-day substitute credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing immediately upon hire.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, students, and stakeholders. 
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately. 
• Ability to recognize areas of concern relating to student issues. Solutions-oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution.
• Possesses a growth mindset and a love of learning.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
• Effective instructional strategies and practices. 
• Effective engagement and management techniques. 

ASSISTANT TEACHER SUPPORTS:

• Arts in Action supports Assistant Teachers with obtaining their substitute credential and can also support an Assistant Teacher becoming a credentialed teacher (Tuition funding, funding for applications, resources, and support with navigating requirements and next steps).

WAGE AND BENEFITS: This is a full-time, 10-month hourly position for the academic year with the option of summer work.  The position is intended for candidates with a BA and the ability to obtain a substitute teaching credential. The hourly starting wage for candidates with a  BA and the ability to obtain a substitute teaching credential is $21.00. Pay starts at a higher rate based on experience and the number of educational units/degrees. The full Assistant Teacher pay range is $18.00 - $27.00 an hour based on educational units, duties, lead Assistant Teacher criteria, BAs, and possession or ability to obtain a 30-day substitute teaching credential.

Schools in Action is non-sectarian in its programs, admissions, policies, employment practices, and all other operations shall not charge tuition and shall

not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability,

religion or sexual orientation, either actual or perceived.