Job Description
An Associate Teacher will assist schools and teachers with student academic goals through the preparation and management of classroom activities and performance of school administrative duties. The Associate Teacher will work under the direct supervision of a member of the school leadership team who will help facilitate the best learning experience for the associate teacher and school support activities daily.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Observe lead teachers and debrief on classroom management and instructional strategies
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school
Provide administrative and/or operational support within the school
Support the teachers in ensuring that academic catch-up and recovery (as response to academic impacts of COVID), as well as academic acceleration benchmarks are met for students
Teach small groups of students ; Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support
Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities
Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and recess
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to establish rapport with families and children
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday details
Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district
Independent, self-starter with a strong focus on student development and a passion for working with underserved student populations and their families
Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
Strong organizational and planning skills
Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children
Commitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of KIPP Texas
Responsiveness; Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members is essential
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Proficiency using computers, printers and copy machines
Required Education and/or Experience:
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Additional Information
FUNDING:
The Associate Teacher will be funded directly from the Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER) grants awarded by the Texas Education Agency under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (ESSER II) and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ESSER III). This position will be funded solely (100%) from the ESSER II and III allocation for direct expenses through September 30, 2023, and may continue to be funded through September 30, 2024, depending upon the availability of ESSER grant funds. At the end of the grant period this position may be eliminated unless other sources of funds are secured to maintain this position or a similar position. The employee must sign this job description acknowledging receipt of the job description and signing their acknowledgement that this position is grant funded and is temporarily aligning with the terms of the grant period.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
As a full time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices, including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as life insurance, fertility, and disability plans starting as low as $25/month.
KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. 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