Job Summary: The Educational Assistant assists the classroom teacher in the implementation of Milwaukee College Prep’s curriculum and the success of its students. The Educational Assistant will receive daily instructions from the lead teacher that will generally include the activities outlined below.
Essential Functions:
- Provide small group instruction for reading and math
- Conduct daily instruction with students one-on-one or small group
- Track and maintain up to date records of students participating in SRA
- Assist teacher during whole group instruction by moving throughout the classroom to check for understanding from the students
- Assist teacher in maintaining on-task behavior in the classroom
- Provide assistance in preparation for lessons (making copies, gathering materials, passing out supplies, ect.)
- Daily check of Life’s Work folders and communication with lead teacher regarding any Life’s Work deposits
- Monitor students during lunch
- Accompany students to specialty classes (Art, PE, IT) and assist the lead teacher with the daily lesson
- Substitute teach when lead teacher is absent
Other Duties:
- Be proactive and positive in moving through classroom to complement, refocus and assist students
- Assist teacher in maintaining academic and social expectations in classroom
- Provide teacher with input when the teacher is preparing to meet with parent(s) regarding academic progress and behavior
- Be consistent in using “proactivity” language in working with students
- Provide model for students of exemplary conduct
- Attend training and staff meetings
Qualifications:
- 48 college credits or three years of experience working with youth between the ages of three years and fifteen years.
- Valid “Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting” Certification required before first day with scholars.
Skills/Attributes
- Must be in alignment with Milwaukee College Prep’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.
- Must be passionate about working with children and tenacious in ensuring each scholar’s success.
- Must exhibit enthusiasm and positivity.
Physical demands/Working Conditions
The majority of this job involves walking or standing, mostly indoors with the exception of playground duty, dismissal, fire drills, and outdoor field trips. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Successful candidates will utilize the following resources:
Professional Resources
- Marva Collins, Marva Collins Way (Tarcher, 1990)
- Jay Mathews, Work Hard. Be Nice.: How Two Inspired Teachers Created the Most Promising Schools in America (Algonquin Books, 2009)
- Rafe Esquith, There Are No Shortcuts (Anchor, 2004)
- Steven Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Free Press, 2004)
- Steven Covey, The Leader in Me: How Schools and Parents Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time (Free Press, 2009)
- Doug Lemov and Norman Atkins, Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College (Jossey-Bass, 2010)
Skills Required
- 48 college credits or three years of experience working with youth ages 3-15
- "Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting" Certification before first day
- Alignment with Milwaukee College Prep's core beliefs and educational philosophy
- Passion for working with children, enthusiasm, and positivity
What We Do
Milwaukee College Prep is a four-campus network of public charter schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving students from K3 to 8th grade. Founded in 1997, the organization is committed to eliminating the opportunity gap and celebrating the gifts of over 2,000 scholars. Their mission is to provide academic rigor and character development, ensuring all children gain the knowledge to determine their own destinies.
