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Teacher Assistant (Elementary)

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Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

Do you have the love, drive and passion to help develop young minds and prepare them for the future?

Our Teacher Assistants are supported and work collaboratively with the classroom teacher, coaches, grade clusters, SPED, and specialists to ensure that Banneker students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You will be working in a very high performing, high expectations school, predominantly serving students of color within a very inclusive school community.

Staff members are provided with a competitive salary, full benefits, and a working environment that includes the necessary technology and resources to succeed.

Most of all, you will join a team of like-minded professionals working to achieve the same mission. Teachers stay at the Banneker because it is a professional family, they can continue to work towards their professional goals, and they know they make an impactful positive difference in many children’s lives.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

  • Implementing the teacher’s lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules
  • Assisting small group, whole class, or individual students
  • Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the teacher, to meet individual student needs
  • Ensuring the well-being and safety of children at all times

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree required MA Certification highly desired
● Experience in elementary education preferred
● Effective oral, written communication and presentation skills
● Ability to collaborate with other staff
● Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Visit our website www.banneker.org for more information about the school community

As an equal opportunity employer, Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,400.00 – $42,700.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Assistant Teaching at Elementary School level : 2 years (Required)

We are interviewing candidates now
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Contact: Barbara Brothers

After School Programs Director, Data and Compliance

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School 21 Notre Dame Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02140

617-497-7771
pronouns: She/her/hers

After School Teachers (Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, Cambridge)

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Are you looking for just a few hours in the afternoons to have a great time supporting children in an informal joyful learning experience? Do you have specific skills that would be great club activities for elementary students? If so, check out the PDF below to learn more about this job opportunity!

BEE-After-School-Staff-Job-Description-SY-23-24.docx-1

To apply, contact: hr@banneker.org

Kindergarten Co-Teacher Position at the Fessenden School

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About Us

The Fessenden School, in West Newton, MA, is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 525 students from Pre-K to Grade 9. The School seeks to employ individuals who will  share our commitment to supporting The Fessenden School’s mission to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years we have been committed to the education of boys, and our facilities, curriculum, and programs are designed with the necessities of boys in mind. 

Position Title: Kindergarten Co-Teacher
Temporary Full Time from November 2022 to June 2023

Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary

The Fessenden School seeks a Long-Term Substitute Co-Kindergarten Teacher for a self-contained class of 12 to 16 boys. The subbing assignment is expected to run from November 2022 to June 2023.  The Substitute will be responsible for teaching math, social studies, language arts, and reading and assisting in the teaching and integration of Spanish, science, library curriculum and the arts. An integral part of this role is partnering with and complementing the other co-teacher in order to provide the students with a cohesive approach to all aspects of their kindergarten experience. 

Essential Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Teach and stay current with curriculum for math, social studies, language arts and reading, and 21st century learning
  • Incorporate project based learning, educational technology, differentiated learning and cultural competency in lessons
  • Partner with other Kindergarten teachers to coordinate consistency in curriculum and programs within grade level
  • Collaborate and facilitate character education program with Lower School Head 
  • Coordinate reading program with Learning Resources department
  • Exemplify the School’s mission and community principles, including honesty, respect and compassion 
  • Participate in and help facilitate all division and grade level activities
  • Collaborate with colleagues within grade level, division, department and student support services, including the Learning Resources Department
  • Perform duties such as supervising drop off and dismissal, recess, lunch; being a homeroom teacher and/or advisor, grade team member, student club facilitator: leading/assisting with fall orientation, grade trips and events.
  • Maintain all documentation connected with the curriculum and students
  • Review potential student applicants throughout the year
  • Attend faculty meetings; typically on Mondays from 3:00pm to 4:15pm
  • Attend professional development meetings; typically during school year there are three 8:30am to 4:00pm and three 3:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance
  • Maintain current CPR/AED & first aid certification and child abuse prevention training
  • Other duties as assigned

Schedule

  • November 2022 to June 2023
  • Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree
  • Experience in instructing children in an academic, athletic, or camp programs
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage a classroom
  • Ability to perform critical thinking, organization, prioritization, and problem solving with minimal supervision
  • Ability to serve in a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents
  • Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The requirements for performing the duties of this position are as follows: 

  • Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear 
  • Regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel
  • Occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment, and the noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

To Apply

Every applicant must submit a cover letter, resume, and three references through the Fessenden School Career Website (https://www.fessenden.org/about/employment). Other pertinent materials may be submitted as well if desired.