THE OPPORTUNITY

Citizen Schools seeks talented, enthusiastic, and diverse educators to serve as a part-time Teaching Associates (TA) in Oakland for the 2021 academic year. Support a classroom of 10 students by running structured homework sessions. Provide operational support and one on one behavior management. TAs work approximately 25 hours per week. Schedules vary by campus, TAs need to be available between 8:00am - 2:00 pm. Positions are available for immediate start.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create opportunities for students that strengthen the connection between academic success, college, and career.
• Create and reinforce a culture of achievement and the idea that hard work + opportunity = success
• Provide one on one behavior intervention and support

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of and commitment to the Citizen Schools' mission
• Academic skills – proficiency in middle school math and English
• Coaching skills and ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Experience working with youth, middle school youth ideal
• Ability to build relationships and influence students, colleagues, and community members
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong detail orientation, time management, and organization skills
• Spanish skills a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

• Organization: Uses a consistent practice to manage materials, information, and commitments in order to successfully meet expectations in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent Communicator: Demonstrates active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with a diverse range of individuals and groups. Routinely makes room for multiple perspectives.
• Achievement: Goal-oriented mindset takes personal ownership for results and has a track record of overcoming barriers to achieve ambitious outcomes.
• Commitment to Service: Mobilizer who believes education is a vital project that requires community-wide support.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

The hourly rate starts at $17.50, and TA's receive training and will have opportunities for professional development and growth.

ABOUT CITIZEN SCHOOLS

Citizen Schools works collaboratively with schools by connecting them with a second shift of educators: AmeriCorps service members, part-time Teaching Associates, and over 5,000 volunteer Citizen Teachers from community organizations, local businesses as well as major corporations like Google and Cognizant. Students benefit from mentorship and hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and illuminate the world of opportunity available through education. You can learn more about our results by clicking here .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Citizen Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status. Citizen Schools is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team.