K-8 Teaching Assistant

First Line Schools:
Teaching Assistant

Creating and inspiring great, open admissions public schools in New Orleans

First Line Schools started the first charter school in New Orleans in 1998. It now operates several (Pre)
K-8th grade schools. Our mission is to create and inspire great, open admissions public schools in New Orleans. Our faculty is a diverse and talented group dedicated to our students’ success and to their own growth as teachers. Our schools are led by leaders who hold themselves accountable for student achievement and teacher development.

We develop teachers by focusing on excellence in teaching. We coach teachers and center professional development on our Vision of Excellence in Teaching rubric. The components include:

• On Task – Maintaining high expectations and maximizing instructional time
• Cognitive Engagement – Maintaining high academic expectations and building thinking skills
• Demonstration of Learning – Leading instruction, checking for understanding, responding to student misunderstanding
• Community of Learners – Establishing expectations and responding to student behaviors

First Line Schools is looking for talented, passionate Teaching Assistants for our K-8 schools. Rather than carrying a full classroom load on their own, teaching assistants spend the year developing their teaching practice through a variety of planning and teaching responsibilities and professional development opportunities with their mentor teacher(s) and school instructional leaders.

• Co-teach with a K-8th grade classroom teacher as appropriate (in small groups)
• Plan and lead small reading/math classes
• Assess students and use data to inform teaching and student grouping
• Teach enrichment or intervention class during the Enrichment Period
• Individual tutoring as needed
• Plan and teach at least one unit during the second semester teaching
• Meet regularly with Development Partner
• Participate in duty rotations, whole school, and grade events
• Plan and lead in the development and implementation of at least one school culture project
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• A BA or BS in progress preferred
• A strong background in and command of content area
• Experience working with students from open admissions charter schools (or similar public schools) preferred

• Believe in every student’s ability to achieve in a rigorous college or career prep curriculum
• Achieve results based on agreed-upon expectations
• Take personal responsibility
• Highly detail-oriented
• Collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Share a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Model the First Line values of Service, Learning, Collaboration and Results

Must be able to perform all required job functions with reasonable accommodations, if necessary.

Teaching Assistant reports to:
Grade Level Chair/School Principal

Please apply online via http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./careers

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. First Line Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package with a generous 403(b) plan.

First Line Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.