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SR1 COLLEGE PREPARATORY AND STEM ACADEMY (SR1 CPSA)

JOB DESCRIPTION

SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy (SR1 CPSA) First Grade Assistant Teacher

Reports to: Classroom Teacher/Principal

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SR1 CPSA First Grade Assistant Job Summary: Are you a dedicated and passionate individual who wants to serve as an innovative educator for first grade students? SR1 CPSA is looking for assistant teachers who will use entertainment techniques and hands-on lessons to provide first grade students with a deeper understanding of grade-level content.

The SR1 CPSA First Grade Assistant Teacher will also assist first grade students and the classroom teacher by providing a holistic student-centered approach focused on academic and social skills, while infusing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) across content areas to promote college access and success.

SR1 CPSA Overview

SR1 CPSA located in northern Madison County is the first and only STEM school located in the state of Mississippi. The mission of the SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy (SR1 CPSA) is to ensure all elementary students have access to a positive and robust learning environment that infuses Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) across content areas. SR1 CPSA students will demonstrate growth and proficiency as they graduate prepared to excel in middle school with a solid academic foundation and intrinsic drive to succeed in college. Long term, our students will apply their college degrees to developing solutions to local, global, and environmental challenges as they break generational gaps and diversify the professional workforce. SR1 CPSA will implement best practices and serve as a model school for globally competitive public education.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years, or 65 credit semester hours, at an institution of higher education; or an Associate’s Degree or higher; or Demonstrate through a state or local academic assessment (ACT Work Keys) knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and math.
• Clear background check.
• Have met other qualifications and requirements as established by SR1 CPSA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Works cooperatively with all staff.

· Works within the framework of SR1 CPSA as set forth in the line organizational chart.

· Models good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students.

· Works directly with students reinforcing skills taught by the teacher in basic language, mathematics, reading and social skills.

· Monitors written assignments as students’ work. When misunderstanding of an assignment is detected, immediate re-teaching/reinforcing shall be provided.

· Works with a large group when reading to the group and/or playing phonics/vocabulary games.

· Works with individual or small groups to reinforce basic language, reading, mathematics, and social skills.

· Assists the classroom teacher on the playground in teaching and coaching physical activities that strengthen large motor skills.

· Follows daily schedule as outlined by the classroom teacher, academic specialist or principal.

· Assists in preparing material (e.g., chart posters, board work, and correcting work), assists in displaying students’ work, and distributes and collect paper.

· Supervises independent student study.

· Attends and participates in professional development activities.

· Follows directions of the principal, academic specialist, and classroom teacher.

· Assists the classroom teacher with resources files, student unit, and learning centers.

· Accompany small groups of students to and from various locations within the school.

· Assists the classroom teacher in the instructional planning process.

· Serves as a proctor among students at any time (such as classroom management, recess duty, testing, etc.) under the direct and immediate supervision of a certified teacher.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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 the essential functions. The work environment is a standard office setting and school/classroom. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.

Please Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract or employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The SR1 CPSA may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

For consideration, complete employment application online at www.sr1cpsa.orgor email résumé and cover letter to: career@sr1cpsa.org Résumé and cover letters should be addressed to: Human Resources, SR1 CPSA, P.O. Box 2839, Ridgeland, Mississippi, 39158. No faxes will be accepted.

SR1 CPSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20,000.00 - $22,000.00 per year

Grade levels:

• Elementary school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Canton, MS: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?

Work Location: In person

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