Youth Apprentice Teacher

Job Title: Youth Apprentice Teacher
Payment Rate
: $14 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
PURPOSE: The Youth Apprentice Teacher position provides DCHS students who have successfully completed the Teacher Cadet pathway with structured, career-based learning experience in a classroom setting while supporting teachers and student learning. Youth Apprentices work under the supervision of a certified teacher to assist with instructional activities, classroom organization, and student support while developing foundational skills for a future career in education.

• Successful Completion of DCHS Teacher Cadet Pathway
• Enrolled concurrently in dual credit courses through a qualifying college or university.

• No experience required.

• Passion for working with children and supporting their educational development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to establish positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic educational environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced teachers.

• Classroom Support:
  Assist the lead teacher in preparing and organizing instructional materials, classroom setup, and maintaining a conducive learning environment.
• Student Support:
  Monitor student behavior and ensure a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere.
• Support students during classroom activities, transitions, and independent work.
• Instructional Assistance:
  Collaborate with the lead teacher to deliver lessons and activities designed to meet the educational objectives of the curriculum.
• Grading and Assessment:
  Assist in grading assignments, exams, and projects according to established guidelines.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth.
• Lesson Planning:
  Collaborate with the lead teacher to develop and implement lesson plans, ensuring alignment with the curriculum goals and individual student needs.
• Classroom Management:
  Support the lead teacher in maintaining discipline and managing classroom routines and procedures.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and participation.
• Communication:
  Maintain effective communication with students and other staff members.
• Provide feedback to the lead teacher on student progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Administrative Tasks:
  Assist with administrative tasks such as attendance recording, record keeping, and organizing student portfolios.
• Professional Conduct:
  Adhere to professional standards of conduct, ethics, and confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned and or approved by the building principal.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment is in a classroom setting.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with the building staff, teachers, & HR Staff.
• Provide any requested and necessary documentation in a timely manner. Grades, Transcripts, etc.
• Remain in good standing with the college/university in which you are completing dual credit courses Minimum GPA of 2.5 required, etc.
• Complete all necessary applications and documentation required for participation: FAFSA, Form 671, etc.
• Take and pass the required Para Protest.