Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

The Partnership For Inner City Education - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

About the position

The Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Assistant at Metro Catholic School plays a crucial role in supporting the lead teacher and enhancing the educational experience of young students. This position emphasizes collaboration, commitment to student achievement, and respect for Catholic values, aiming to create a positive and engaging classroom environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and joy in learning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the lead teacher in developing a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and motivates them to succeed
• Assuming responsibility for the academic progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership towards quantifiable results
• Working with students in small groups and one-on-one settings
• Fulfilling the school's mission to educate the whole child, mind, body, and spirit
• Taking accountability for student learning and for meeting classroom performance goals
• Maintaining a working knowledge of and familiarity with New York State educational standards and requirements
• Participating in on-going professional developments sessions to grow as an educator

Requirements

• High school degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• At least one year of experience in childcare preferred
• Respect for and appreciation of the Catholic faith and Catholic education
• Must pass a background check

Nice-to-haves

• A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education
• Commitment to the school's mission to help historically underserved students break the cycle of poverty
• A sense of joy that contributes to the warmth of an elementary classroom
• An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
• A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers both school-wide and across the network
• Knowledge of best practices and proven pedagogical techniques in urban education
• A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator
• Technological proficiency and adaptability
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to multi-task, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results
• Relentlessness and willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure success
• Maturity, sense of humor, humility, and a 'roll-up-my-sleeves,' scrappy attitude