ReNEW Schools
Teacher Assistant
About Momentum Academy
Momentum Academy is a PK-8 public charter school district in St. Louis City committed to fostering love, wellness, growth, and academic excellence. We build character, confidence, and community by supporting scholars, families, and staff to thrive together.
Thrive At Momentum
Momentum is committed to acting with integrity and joy. We provide robust benefits, professional development, wellness supports, and a culture rooted in love, integrity, collaboration, solutions-driven mindsets, and joy. Staff thrive through research-based coaching, highly rated instructional materials, restorative practices, dedicated wellness spaces, and significant employer-paid benefits.
Why Choose Momentum?
Competitive salary schedule with transparent pay equity
Merit Pay opportunities for high performance
Over 5 weeks of breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring, Care Break)
Paid Time Off and PTO rollover
Employer-paid short/long-term disability
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (including dependent insurance contributions)
Retirement benefits through PSRS-STL (Momentum contributes ~14%)
Research-based coaching & professional development
Intellectual Preparation & Learning Communities
Certification and continuing education assistance
Staff wellness budget and dedicated wellness spaces
Free staff breakfast and lunch
Enrollment preference for staff children
Role Overview
Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and Principal, the Teaching Assistant will support the academic success and character development of all kindergarten scholars within the assigned classroom. The Teacher Assistant will create a nurturing and stimulating environment for the children to learn, grow and develop.
Essential Responsibilities
Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goals
Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences
Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding
Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.
Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
Provide reasonable vigilance for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions
Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments
Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development
Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events
Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours
Educational Requirements
60 college credit hours
Passing score of the ParaPro Assessment or Paraprofessional Assessment
Substitute Teaching Certificate
Qualifications
1-3 years of experience working as a Teaching Assistant preferred (experience working with students and families in urban communities is a plus)
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proven track record of student achievement results
Strong organization, planning, and time management skills.
A tireless work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative solution finder.
Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving.
Compensation
The salary for this position begins at $35,863 and increases based on years of experience, certification(s), and highest level of education.
Schedule & Work Environment
7:30-4 PM
Note
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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Momentum Academy is a PK-8 public charter school district in St. Louis City committed to fostering love, wellness, growth, and academic excellence. We build character, confidence, and community by supporting scholars, families, and staff to thrive together.
Thrive At Momentum
Momentum is committed to acting with integrity and joy. We provide robust benefits, professional development, wellness supports, and a culture rooted in love, integrity, collaboration, solutions-driven mindsets, and joy. Staff thrive through research-based coaching, highly rated instructional materials, restorative practices, dedicated wellness spaces, and significant employer-paid benefits.
Why Choose Momentum?
Competitive salary schedule with transparent pay equity
Merit Pay opportunities for high performance
Over 5 weeks of breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring, Care Break)
Paid Time Off and PTO rollover
Employer-paid short/long-term disability
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (including dependent insurance contributions)
Retirement benefits through PSRS-STL (Momentum contributes ~14%)
Research-based coaching & professional development
Intellectual Preparation & Learning Communities
Certification and continuing education assistance
Staff wellness budget and dedicated wellness spaces
Free staff breakfast and lunch
Enrollment preference for staff children
Role Overview
Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and Principal, the Teaching Assistant will support the academic success and character development of all kindergarten scholars within the assigned classroom. The Teacher Assistant will create a nurturing and stimulating environment for the children to learn, grow and develop.
Essential Responsibilities
Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goals
Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences
Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding
Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.
Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
Provide reasonable vigilance for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions
Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments
Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development
Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events
Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours
Educational Requirements
60 college credit hours
Passing score of the ParaPro Assessment or Paraprofessional Assessment
Substitute Teaching Certificate
Qualifications
1-3 years of experience working as a Teaching Assistant preferred (experience working with students and families in urban communities is a plus)
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proven track record of student achievement results
Strong organization, planning, and time management skills.
A tireless work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative solution finder.
Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving.
Compensation
The salary for this position begins at $35,863 and increases based on years of experience, certification(s), and highest level of education.
Schedule & Work Environment
7:30-4 PM
Note
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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