Elementary Support Teacher

Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity:

The support teacher will work together with lead teachers to create a warm and welcoming school culture that is driven by student achievement. This role is ideal for recent graduates and career changers who are looking to launch a teaching career.  Support teachers receive robust professional development, instructional coaching, and mentoring.  Support teachers also get both small group and whole class teaching experience.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with lead teachers to implement curriculum and utilize classroom routines and procedures with consistency
• Plan and provide individualized small group instruction to students
• May be responsible for providing whole group instruction to students in select subjects (up to two whole group classes per day)
• Engage in lesson planning and preparation to support strong execution of classroom instruction across multiple content areas and potentially several grade levels
• Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards
• Work closely with lead teachers to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction
• Actively participate in on-going training and professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Provide substitute teaching coverage for colleagues, as needed
• Assist lead teacher with other student responsibilities as requested
• Additional roles and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Flexibility and adaptability as the role and responsibilities can shift to meet the changing needs of students
• The ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain a joyful, positive, and rigorous classroom environment
• Willingness to learn, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve and grow
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• A belief that all students should be held to high standards
• A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required, Bachelor’s strongly preferred in education or related field
• Previous student teaching, classroom teaching, or experience working or volunteering with school-aged children strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as maneuvering in classrooms; Standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speak loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away, stooping, kneeling, fine finger and hand manipulation in use of a computer, chalkboard, dry erase board or projector; Must be able to sit for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard and mouse and typing.

Salary and Bonus Information:

• This role is eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus!
• New support teachers start at $44,850, with Mastery offering up to $51,050 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $44,850 to $63,375 with growth opportunities as your career progresses.