Teacher's Aide - Lower School

TCA Overview:

The Classical Academy of Sarasota (TCA) is a PS-12th 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.

Position Summary:

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

Key Responsibilities:

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.

• 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

Required Skills:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Higher education preferred
• 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

Other duties and Responsibilities:

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.

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