Teaching Assistant ECE Classroom (Northeast Campus)

MISSION: We exist to foster a diverse community of youths and adults striving together for academic, personal, and civic excellence. VISION: Creating inclusive excellence in public education. Assignment: ECE Classroom Teacher Assistant Reporting directly to Highline’s campus Principal or designated administrator, our staff are the heart of our organization - the ones who make the mission come alive for our students. We expect our staff to be caring about the whole child, strong and nurturing at classroom management, and excellent collaborators with teammates and families. We look for people with good communication skills, dedication to do everything it takes to make a difference for each child, and a growth mindset. Position Schedule: Assistant Teachers are paid year round on a salary. Their student contact days (177) and their professional development days and parent conference days adds up to a 189 days work year. Assistant teachers are expected to be on campus ready for students by 7:30 am and to stay until 4:00 each day school is in session, and to 2:00 on Fridays when we have early release days for students followed by teacher P.D. or planning meetings. REPORTS TO: Principal and ECE Director DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Education Team SUPERVISES: N/A HIGHLINE OVERVIEW: Highline Academy is a community of diverse youth and adults striving together for academic, civic, and personal excellence. Founded in 2004, Highline is committed to inclusive excellence. Major Responsibilities: All Highline assistant teachers must show clear competency and reliable practice of the following indicators: Create a Positive Classroom Culture and Climate Practice Effective Classroom Management Practice Restorative Justice and Conscious Discipline Protocols Effective student management in all school areas, inside and outside Demonstrate Effective Collaboration and Engagement with students and colleagues Demonstrate thoughtful reflection, learning and development ECE Teacher Assistant Responsibilities: ECE Assistant teachers collaborate with their ECE classroom lead teachers to provide a rigorous and yet supportive curriculum for every student in their grade level. Qualifications: Experience appropriate to the assignment Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the Highline mission All teachers will be hired based on being highly qualified per No Child Left Behind (NCLB) specifications Strong communication and collaboration skills Minimum Physical Requirements: Be able to walk quickly, bend, kneel, crouch, sit, stand, grab or hold with one or both hands To be able to lift up to 40lbs without difficulty To maintain appropriate demeanor and professional classroom behavior when working with children and adults The ability to sit for extended periods during group training Salary Scale: $34,632-43,824 Benefits: Colorado PERA/PERA 401K Life Insurance PTO Short Term Disability Health Gap Insurance Dental Aflac Vision FLEX24 Highline Academy Charter School proudly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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