Job Description

KIPP St. Louis Teacher Assistants provide classroom support. The Teacher Assistant supports the teacher(s) in implementing instruction and classroom management to promote academic achievement and personal development in our classrooms. Teacher Assistants may provide brief instruction or support in the lesson preparation, delivery, and assessment of student learning. They contribute to a positive, growth-oriented classroom culture that emphasizes collaboration, equity, and high expectations, fostering an inclusive environment where students and staff can thrive.

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, 10 months

Instructional Delivery

• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respect

• Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students’ needs

• Assists in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers

• Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing and reinforcing rules and consequences

• Approaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minute

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records; including maintaining grade books and academic data collection

• Assumes responsibility for student achievement

• Provides feedback to teachers about students’ progress and needs

Constant Learning

• Consistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works relentlessly to meet individual and professional development goals

• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules

• Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior

• Collaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor

• Embraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement

​​​​​​Academic and Cultural Support

• Participates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students

• Implementation of small group support/intervention during tier 1 and tier 2 instruction to reinforce learning goals

• Implement PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies) and support with social-emotional learning

• Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessary

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture

• Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture

• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff

• Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress

• Effectively learn how to supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students

• Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences and more

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year

• Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues

• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

Other Essential Functions

• Performs other duties relative to the overall operations of KIPP St. Louis Public Schools as assigned

• Escorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and from

• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher buses, restroom routines, lunch, snack, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities, and other times as designated

This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• A high school diploma or GED and 60 hours of college credit ( REQUIRED )

• Substitute Teaching Certification ( REQUIRED )

• Experience working with middle school students

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Able to accept and implement professional feedback

Additional Information

What we bring to the table:

We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.

• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee

• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program

• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual Heart Awards

• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer

• Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10-year financial rewards

• Generous time off:

* Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave

* Paid parental leave for new families

* Paid holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break

* Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday every other month)

• On-going professional development opportunities:

* Weekly coaching sessions

* Weekly school-based professional development

* Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.