TEACHER ASSISTANT

La Casa de Esperanza is a full service Charter School in Waukesha. If you are looking for the opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students, this is an excellent choice. At La Casa you will experience small class sizes fostering an environment for growth within our student body and faculty. If you are looking for a collaborative team environment in a school that is growing please apply below.

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Assist preschool, elementary, or middle school teachers with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Teacher Assistant must demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, and a passion for teaching within every aspect of the position. This position will be responsible for following the direction of the classroom teacher and to assist teacher to plan, schedule and implement daily program activities appropriate to the developmental level of the assigned children. This position will collaborate with staff and parents to foster a team environment that will enrich each student’s learning and potential. The Teacher Assistant will work with families and students of diverse backgrounds and will hold a firm commitment that every child is provided the opportunity to learn.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the direction of the classroom teacher and at times, when deemed appropriate, collaborate.
• Assist teacher to plan, schedule and implement daily program activities appropriate to the developmental level of the assigned children.
• Provide care and protection for assigned children. Maintain a safe environment conducive to children’s growth and development.
• Supervise the children’s activities by participating with children in group games, enforcing safety and hygiene rules and encouraging children to develop needed skills.
• Participate in parent meetings and demonstrate an interest in the children, which extends beyond the classroom.
• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education and in-service programs.
• Inform teacher/ executive principal of any concerns regarding a child’s adjustment, learning, social interaction, or physical function.
• Help create a classroom environment of respect, high expectations, and the belief that every child can learn.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Principal or CEO.

JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and staff
• Strong desire to work collaboratively with families and staff
• Enthusiasm, energy and a passion for working with children of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work effectively with diverse families
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to simultaneously keep multiple projects moving and on target
• Personal and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate/Bachelor degree in Education or related field preferred
• High School Diploma Required
• Early Childhood I and Special Education licensing experience preferred

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Previous classroom teacher experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee will have unsupervised access to children that are part of La Casa’s educational programs.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Waukesha, WI 53186 (Required)

Work Location: In person