Academic Assistant K-5; SY

Who We Are

Since its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1100 scholars in 4 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations.

Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21“century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.

• The main responsibility for the Academic Assistant is to enable the scholars to pursue their academic goals and also allow the instructors to carry out the instructional activities efficiently while maintaining operational excellence. The Academic Assistant will perform several clerical tasks for scholars, teachers, and administrative staff as well as some operational duties. The Academic Assistant assists the teachers and scholars in the classroom and also in extracurricular activities if required.
  
  The Academic Assistant will also act as a source of information to the scholars. This position reports to the Principal.

• Prepare instructional materials, test papers, scorecards, handouts and other material necessary for tutoring and evaluation of students
• Participate in the community service activities, after-school and family events, or any other activities aimed for the social betterment
• Supervise scholars late arrivals and late dismissal
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (classroom, restroom, hallway, recess, busing, field trips, lunch, playground, etc.)
• Assist operational and teaching staff with tasks that include but are not limited to:
  Maintaining storage and supply areas;
  Assisting with unpacking/checking of materials;
  Updating bulletin boards throughout the building;
  Making copies and distributing materials to classes or students
• Serve as point of contact in the main office by phone, email or in person demonstrating high levels of customer service at all times
• Provide Main Office Coverage:
  Take shifts covering the Main Office as necessary. Ensure that the space is always clean, professional, and welcoming for parents and visitors. Critical forms and information for families should always be on display and desks and floors should be free of clutter and boxes
• Communicate with scholars and families in English and Spanish
• Respond to the Main Office email and voicemail within 24 hours of receiving
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Administration

• We will consider candidates who can demonstrate:
• Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, conducive to learning, and joyful
• Commitment to and alignment with CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum Teamwork, organizational skills, and dedication
• Strong communication skills with scholars and staff
• Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive
• Evidence of commitment to continuous professional growth

• High School diploma or general equivalency diploma required
• NYS Level 1 Teacher Assistant Certification required
• English and Spanish speaking
• Experience in an urban school setting preferred
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player

• Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more
• The comprehensive benefits package includes four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance.
• We also offer flexible…