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Rocketship Public Schools · 1 day ago

TK Assistant Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools is a nonprofit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to unleashing the potential of every student. The TK Assistant Teacher will work closely with a team of teachers to support students in Transitional Kindergarten, focusing on academic support and interventions.

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Responsibilities

Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture around learning and small group tutoring; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
Ensure that students have access to a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations
Actively coach students and ensure that all activities effectively meet the needs of students; perform targeted individual interventions and assist struggling students on computer programs
Tutor small groups of students on literacy and/or math skills; use Rocketship-adopted curricula to deliver lessons which align to students Individualized Learning Plans
Conduct weekly progress monitoring assessments of progress for students participating in intervention; communicate progress monitoring results to families and classroom teachers; work with grade level teams to interpret progress monitoring data and use it to make intervention decisions for students
Communicate and collaborate with the teachers at their grade level, and school administrators; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team

Qualification

Elementary studentsData interpretation skillsBasic computer skillsCommunication skillsCommitment to missionWillingness to learnFluency in EnglishFlexibility

Required

Commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and goals
Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
Basic computer skills including troubleshooting and an ability to communicate about technical difficulties
Ability to efficiently interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support students' progress
Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Public Schools
Fluency in English
Flexibility and a willingness to learn

Preferred

Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
Interest in becoming a credentialed teacher is a plus, but not required
Bachelor's Degree is a plus, but not required

Company

Rocketship Public Schools

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At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$3.3M
2012-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-05-11Series Unknown· $3M

Leadership Team

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Preston Smith
Co - Founder & CEO
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