Associate Teacher - Academy

Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts provides children an enriched and rigorous education through the humanities and arts integration leading to success in college, careers and life.

Renaissance Academy School of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

K-6 Associate Teacher

The Associate Teacher is an integral part of the classroom at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Art. He/she is both a collaborator as well as an assistant. Associate Teachers will be provided additional training in pedagogy and instruction in order to be effective classroom assistants. Reports to Assistant Principal and/or Principal

College graduate, with an Associate Degree or higher. Two years successful experience in an educational setting. Works with teachers to address individual needs of students. Works with students individually or in small groups, under supervision. Assists in classroom management. Uses materials effectively and keep activity focused on objective. Attends professional development training. Keeps students on task. Prepares class materials. Perform duties that are instructional in nature.

Deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position under the direction of a teacher who has the direct responsibility for the design and implementation of education program and services. Ability to work as a teammate under the direction and supervision of a teacher. Ability to make independent decisions when supervising students. Ability to tutor and assist student individually or in small groups.

Ability to adapt to constantly changing needs. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse student population.

• More time to learn (longer school days, extended school year)
• Integrates the Arts in Learning and extended Arts Education throughout the week
• Applies set of learning dispositions through the Positivity Project character strengths
• A Focus on Language and Literacy
• A Focus on Numeracy and the 8 Mathematical Practices
• Extended Student and Family Resources

Teachers are committed to continuous improvement principles;
Teachers are committed to providing a culturally inclusive environment while striving to include culturally responsive and relevant practices in the classroom;
Can form relationships and work with young children in a nurturing school environment;
Has a passion and commitment for social justice, diversity and equity in education;
Can communicate in a positive and professional manner across the school;
Can build interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences;
Maintains a positive attitude, even in the face of pressure;
Is a team player;
Is open to feedback and being coached to grow practices;
Thrives in a fast-paced, flexible, entrepreneurial environment;
Is solutions-oriented and completes tasks and projects effectively and in a timely manner;
Takes initiative, prioritizes tasks effectively, and can work independently with little direction;
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in the dissemination of information;
Can gather and organize data and solve problems effectively; and Maintains a positive, growth mindset.

Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and on a team. Responsibilities are representative but may not capture all tasks to be performed. The candidates will be expected to complete all duties which may be required in the performance and scope of their position.

May require physical work including moving about to coordinate work, moderate exposure to loud noises, and possibly lifting of heavy objects.