Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Position

Thales Academy Cary is accepting applications for a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant for the  academic year.

The mission of Thales Academy is to provide an excellent and affordable education for students in Pre-K to 12th grades through the use of Direct Instruction (K-5) and a Classical Curriculum (6-12) that embodies traditional values.

Thales provides a rigorous academic environment that fosters ethical behavior, critical thinking, virtuous leadership, lifelong learning, and truth seeking with a firm foundation in cognitive, non-cognitive, and technical skills. As a result, Thales Academy students are well prepared to succeed in higher education, career, and life while positively impacting the world around them.

• Curriculum – Implementing the approved curriculum. Providing proper pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessments for assigned courses.
• Cooperation – Working closely with other teammates to develop teaching skills.
• Collaboration – Participating in productive discussions including team planning meetings and sharing curriculum and instructional expertise.
• Professional Development – Engaging in offered professional development opportunities.
• Professional Etiquette – Acting in a professional manner in verbal and nonverbal communications while following established guidelines.
• Communication – Promoting communication between parents, community members and teammates, and working to establish and maintain home-school connections.
• Parental Involvement – Assisting in providing opportunities for parental/guardian involvement within the school.

• High energy and organized with a passion for teaching children.
• Direct Instruction or other teaching experience preferred but not required.

Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k with employer match.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).