Teaching Assistant - Alexander Dawson School

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Reports To: Lower School Dean of Academics

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt / Hourly

Depar...Professional Responsibilities & Mindsets

Carry out duties as assigned such as recess and carpool 

Adhere to all policies and procedures in the Dawson Employee Handbook

Commit to understanding Dawson curriculum, DEI values, and guiding tenets of instruction

Ability to model, support and value social-emotional learning with students and colleagues

Proficient in using school technology to provide student support, planning, feedback, research, and creation of educational projects

Willingness and desire to participate in and attend professional development opportunities

Unyielding patience and empathy in working with every student

Competencies:

Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time

Confidentiality – Maintains confidential information

Dependability – Keeps commitments

Ethics – Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values

Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment

Oral Communication – Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures

Problem Solving – Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions, puts student safety at the forefront

Strategic Thinking – Identifies external threats and opportunities.

Teamwork - Ability to work independently and in teams

Driven and humble

Education & Experience:

Experience working with elementary-aged students

A high level of computer technical skills is required such as utilizing Google Suite products, student information systems, and learning management systems

Preferred AA, BA, or BS in education or an education-related field

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually more than moderate, due to the presence of large numbers of children.

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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to handle or feel items; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.