SY26-27 Assistant Teacher- High Impact Tutoring

Assistant Teacher
- High Impact Tutoring

This is a 20-hour-per-week part-time position. For individuals with 30 credits, the hourly starting rate is $20.52. For individuals with 60 credits, the hourly starting rate is $21.55. For individuals with 90 credits, the hourly starting rate is $23.57.

Job Summary:

Assists a teacher in all phases of classroom activity. Plans, develops and participates in learning activities, working with individuals and small groups of children. Acts as a resource person, providing information, assistance and guidance to students in completing assigned tasks.

PLEASE NOTE:

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION.

Essential Functions:

• Organizes and implements an instructional program suitable to the needs of children. In areas such as natural and social sciences, language arts and literature, mathematics, reading, music and the arts; participates in learning activities, working with individuals or small groups of children; circulates through the classroom to help children complete assigned tasks; serves as a resource person, providing information, assistance and guidance to children in completing classroom activities.
• Reads and/or tells stories to children; assists in musical, rhythmic, and dramatic activities; participates in games and play activities; accompanies classes on field trips; assists teacher in establishing and maintaining a classroom environment which is conducive to learning.
• Prepares exhibit tables, classroom display, and bulletin boards; assists teacher in preparing paper and other materials for classroom activities; corrects test papers and worksheets; aids in cleaning work and classroom facilities.
• Discusses the student's progress and problems with parents/guardians and with professional education staff members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Requirements:
  
  30 credit hours or more in a matriculated status at an accredited college or university. Current enrollment at an accredited college or university or graduate of an accredited college or university. 20 hours per week in accordance with the school's High Impact Tutoring schedule.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Demonstrated knowledge of the modern principles, practices and theories of education. The theory and principles of child growth and development. The current trends in education. The current trends, and the general and specific problems and issues in urban education. Demonstrated ability to assist superiors in selecting and organizing curriculum content. Develop materials for use in instructional programs. Promote and interpret the aims and goals of classroom programs to parents establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nondiscrimination:
The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.