Job Description

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunity. In our classrooms and across the KIPP family we embrace, honor and celebrate our differences across several characteristics that construct our unique identities in our little and big KIPPsters. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and KIPPsters. The Teaching Assistant will assist teacher with student academic goals through the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative duties. The assistant will work under the direct supervision or a teacher or teaching fellow.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The Teaching Assistant will:

1. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher working with individual students or small groups.

2. Assist with classroom management creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.

3. Assists teacher with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students or groups.

Qualifications

Education and Knowledge:

• High School Diploma

• Must be considered Highly Qualified based on NCLB requirements. This can be verified by one of the following

  • An Associate’s degree

  • 48 college hours

  • Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instructing reading, writing and math.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Experience collaborating with team members

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities

• Proven written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children

• Responsiveness; Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members is essential

Additional Information

Compensation

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 with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as life insurance and disability plans.

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.