Description
GEO Prep Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school. We are a TAP school!
REPORTS TO/TERM:
Principal and Administrative Team
This is a 10-month position
ESSENTIAL KEY FUNCTIONS:
A Classroom Assistant is required to perform the following duties:
- Work collaboratively and harmoniously with Lead Classroom Teacher
- Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from Lead Teacher and Administrative Team
- Support established classroom rules and protocol
- Fill in as Teacher when Lead Teacher is absent when asked
- Motivate and support students in reaching high levels of academic success
- Create a positive student culture around online learning and small group tutoring
- Maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
- Interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support student progress
- Perform targeted individual assistance and small group tutoring
- Assist with the creation of individual learning plans for each student enrolled
- Maintain frequent communication with students and their support network regarding academic progress
- Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators
- Participate in staff development opportunities
- Participate in all required staff meetings
- Ensure the security of computer equipment and accessories
- Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by Lead Classroom Teacher and Principal
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Desire to grow professionally
- Commitment to the mission and organizational goals of GEO Academies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 years’ experience working with children in an urban setting
- At least 9 hours concentrated in Math, ELA or Reading
- Experience or familiarity in one of the following areas:
- Blended Learning
- Online learning / coursework
Skills Required
- Associate or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Desire to grow professionally
- Commitment to the mission and organizational goals of GEO Academies
- 3 years' experience working with children in an urban setting
- At least 9 hours concentrated in Math, ELA or Reading
- Experience or familiarity in Blended Learning
- Experience or familiarity in Online learning or coursework
What We Do
GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways and achieve their career goals through exceptional, non-traditional educational opportunities, including a college immersion model.
