Teacher’s Aide

Teacher's Aide - Lower School

Part Time Sarasota, FL, US

The Classical Academy of Sarasota (TCA) is a PS- 12 th grade classical education institution located in Sarasota, Florida. The mission of TCA is to develop the academic potential of each student through a rigorous, content-rich, classical liberal arts education while building in them a virtuous character. Our purpose is to develop graduates who are logical thinkers, coherent writers, eloquent speakers, thoughtful leaders and responsible virtuous citizens.

TCA is a place of serious study where passionate teachers instill a love of learning in students, where lifelong habits of virtue and excellence are formed.

A teacher's aide assists the classroom teacher as needed . This position reports directly to the Lower School Dean.

• Assists teacher as needed, including but not limited to:
  • Working individually with students
  • Providing teacher breaks as necessary by bringing students to specials classes, PE, or lunch
  • Sitting with students during lunch
  • Grading papers
  • Serving as a temporary substitute as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of TCA by supporting TCA’s values
• Desire to work within a fast-paced team to help support administratively and achieve common goals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal and active listening skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstration of TCA’s virtues and habits
• Ambition and desire to grow as a professional
• Acceptance of honest feedback and coaching for professional growth
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, achieving common goals
• Is agreeable, tactful and cooperative with staff, students and parents
• Ability to positively demonstrate compassion, empathy and respect for others
• Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively and complete work with little supervision within agreed timeline
• Be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to maintain confidential files and information

• At least 3 years of experience as an administrative assistant or in a related job OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with working in an educational establishment
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Superb organizational, self-management, and problem-solving skills
• A desire for feedback and an openness to engage in a process of self-improvement
• Alignment with the educational philosophy and core beliefs of TCA
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check

This job description does not list all job duties . Occasionally TCA may ask you to perform other duties . Performance is measured against the tasks listed in this job description and these other duties.

TCA has the right to revise the job description at any time . The job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.