Bridges Public Charter School
Bilingual ECE Teacher Assistant (K)
Bridges Public Charter School, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20599
Ece Bilingual Teacher Assistant (Kindergarten)
Reports to: Principal and Assistant Principal $1000.00 dollar signing bonus for new hires!!! Who We Are
Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our core values are: Responsibility Engagement Acceptance Creativity Honesty Who Are We Looking For
We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive Pk-5 school community. We are seeking committed individuals to provide high-quality and innovative instruction to a diverse student community. We are seeking individuals that recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community. Our Graduate Profile
A Bridges "Graduate" is: A unique and independent individual who is prepared to pave their own path. Self advocates through their preferred communication modalities. Welcomes diversity with inclusion, openness, acceptance, and respect for others. Demonstrates empathy and a desire to help and support others in need. Persevers in the face of challenges to meet their individual academic, social and extra curricular goals. Is prepared for next steps after leaving Bridges Public Charter School. As An EcE Teacher Assistant You Will Be Responsible For:
Working with the lead teacher in the planning and management of a classroom. Supporting the planning and teaching of students for the core pre-academic subjects of reading, math, science, social studies. As well as exploration and play. Supporting the development of meaningful learning expeditions and projects. Assessing student progress regularly and using data to plan for instruction. Working with the lead teacher, special education service providers (speech, PT,OT), ELL teacher and other assistant teacher(s) or teaching fellow(s). Creating a classroom culture and environment that develops and nurtures the emotional, cognitive and social abilities of the students, implementing responsive classroom techniques. Responding to students' behavior appropriately and successfully. Engaging parents and families in their student's learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community. Contributing productively to the school as a whole. Attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours. Other duties as assigned. Professional Responsibilities
Adhering to the 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. work day. Regularly attending work and adhering to all attendance policies. Being on time for classes, duties, team meetings and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the principal. Participating in weekly professional learning community (PLC) meetings. Contributing to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data, ideas, student work, materials, feedback, facilitating sessions and/or discussions. Participating in a summer professional development. Summer professional development will be two weeks in August before students return. Seeking out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals. Reading provided school information and adhering to all deadlines. Responding to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day. Other professional duties as assigned. School Culture
Implementation of our positive behavior intervention support (PBIS) program. Creating and sponsoring an inclusive and age appropriate club for the school year. Engaging in second step implementation to assist in the social and emotional development of students. Creating and maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment for students. Communicating respectfully to students, staff and families at all times. Modeling, practicing and discussing respectful, unbiased and effective communication with students. Other school culture expectations as assigned. Qualifications
Bilingual in Spanish and English Have an AA, BA or MA. Or a high school diploma / GED and passes the Praxis ParaPro exam. Have taken course work in early childhood education, elementary education, or human development. Have prior work or volunteer experience with children or student with special needs. Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Have a track record of being a team player and community minded. Be committed to their own learning. Passion for public schools. Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards. Salary & Benefits
Salary range: $32,000-$52,000/per year. Staff can also add up to an additional $2000.00 dollars to their salary by successfully passing the language proficiency assessment. $1000.00 for spoken language proficiency and $1000.00 for written language proficiency in Spanish or Amharic. Salary is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience. The successful candidate will be contracted yearly. Employment will be renewed according to evaluations and staff interest. Child care and health savings plans, pre-tax deduction for metro, bike racks and regular staff engagement and wellness activities. Staff lounge and lactation room for nursing mothers. Health benefits (medical & dental), disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401-(k) with a 4% match or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan. To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.
Reports to: Principal and Assistant Principal $1000.00 dollar signing bonus for new hires!!! Who We Are
Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our core values are: Responsibility Engagement Acceptance Creativity Honesty Who Are We Looking For
We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive Pk-5 school community. We are seeking committed individuals to provide high-quality and innovative instruction to a diverse student community. We are seeking individuals that recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community. Our Graduate Profile
A Bridges "Graduate" is: A unique and independent individual who is prepared to pave their own path. Self advocates through their preferred communication modalities. Welcomes diversity with inclusion, openness, acceptance, and respect for others. Demonstrates empathy and a desire to help and support others in need. Persevers in the face of challenges to meet their individual academic, social and extra curricular goals. Is prepared for next steps after leaving Bridges Public Charter School. As An EcE Teacher Assistant You Will Be Responsible For:
Working with the lead teacher in the planning and management of a classroom. Supporting the planning and teaching of students for the core pre-academic subjects of reading, math, science, social studies. As well as exploration and play. Supporting the development of meaningful learning expeditions and projects. Assessing student progress regularly and using data to plan for instruction. Working with the lead teacher, special education service providers (speech, PT,OT), ELL teacher and other assistant teacher(s) or teaching fellow(s). Creating a classroom culture and environment that develops and nurtures the emotional, cognitive and social abilities of the students, implementing responsive classroom techniques. Responding to students' behavior appropriately and successfully. Engaging parents and families in their student's learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community. Contributing productively to the school as a whole. Attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours. Other duties as assigned. Professional Responsibilities
Adhering to the 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. work day. Regularly attending work and adhering to all attendance policies. Being on time for classes, duties, team meetings and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the principal. Participating in weekly professional learning community (PLC) meetings. Contributing to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data, ideas, student work, materials, feedback, facilitating sessions and/or discussions. Participating in a summer professional development. Summer professional development will be two weeks in August before students return. Seeking out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals. Reading provided school information and adhering to all deadlines. Responding to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day. Other professional duties as assigned. School Culture
Implementation of our positive behavior intervention support (PBIS) program. Creating and sponsoring an inclusive and age appropriate club for the school year. Engaging in second step implementation to assist in the social and emotional development of students. Creating and maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment for students. Communicating respectfully to students, staff and families at all times. Modeling, practicing and discussing respectful, unbiased and effective communication with students. Other school culture expectations as assigned. Qualifications
Bilingual in Spanish and English Have an AA, BA or MA. Or a high school diploma / GED and passes the Praxis ParaPro exam. Have taken course work in early childhood education, elementary education, or human development. Have prior work or volunteer experience with children or student with special needs. Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Have a track record of being a team player and community minded. Be committed to their own learning. Passion for public schools. Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards. Salary & Benefits
Salary range: $32,000-$52,000/per year. Staff can also add up to an additional $2000.00 dollars to their salary by successfully passing the language proficiency assessment. $1000.00 for spoken language proficiency and $1000.00 for written language proficiency in Spanish or Amharic. Salary is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience. The successful candidate will be contracted yearly. Employment will be renewed according to evaluations and staff interest. Child care and health savings plans, pre-tax deduction for metro, bike racks and regular staff engagement and wellness activities. Staff lounge and lactation room for nursing mothers. Health benefits (medical & dental), disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401-(k) with a 4% match or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan. To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.