SY Teaching Assistant, Floater

About Apple Tree

Apple Tree’s mission is to close the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten. To accomplish this mission, we focus exclusively on Preschool and Pre-K education. Apple Tree provides free, full-day public charter school programming for three- and four-year olds in 13 locations across Washington, DC, employing our innovative and award winning instructional model, called Every Child Ready (ECR). This instructional model provides educators with tools and resources for “What to Teach”, “How to Teach” and “How to Measure Success.”

Our instructional model is also used with partners across the nation.

Floating Teaching Assistants serve as an integral part of the teaching team for Apple Tree students.

During the school day, Floating Teaching Assistants provide instructional supports and implement classroom activities either in the absence of assigned teaching staff or on a daily basis, when coverage is needed. They are generally not assigned to a dedicated classroom but float as needed throughout the campus or between campuses as needed. They receive instructional training alongside their teaching team and use their knowledge of the development of young children, the ways in which young children learn and scientifically based practice to support the social, emotional and cognitive development of young childr en.

During the Extended Day Program, Floating Teaching Assistants may plan for and provide instruction to students enrolled in Before Care and/or Extended Day programming and serve as on-site Group Leader for Extended Day Team Members.

If no instructional supports are needed, the Floating Teaching Assistant may support the School Operations Specialist and/or Principal in the operations of the school such as front desk support, assisting with events, meals and other operational tasks. Training is provided for operational functions as well.

The Floating Teaching Assistant reports to the Principal.

Hours:

9:30-6pm

Supports with instructional activities for the school, during both regular and extended day

• Implements all aspects of the Every Child Ready instructional model with fidelity when substituting for absent teachers. This may include:
  • Maintains consistent implementation of Tier 1 behavior management techniques (SW, CDS, etc).
  • Creates engaging and educational displays, especially in public or shared spaces of the school.
• Supervises children during indoor and outdoor activities, as needed.
• Helps in the execution and administration of Extended Day, as needed.
• Upholds all AELPCS policies and procedures.

• Manages front office duties, such as copying documents, maintaining files, faxing, answering phones, taking student attendance, assisting with school meals program, supporting seasonal enrollment tasks, and maintaining a clean and orderly office environment
• Takes on additional projects from the Principal or School Operations Specialist as necessary.

• Maintains positive relationships with students’ families and guests to the school.
• Shares feedback on curriculum and instructional culture to foster continuous improvement.
• Attends and participates in required professional development sessions including, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Site-Based Professional Development (SBPD), All-Hands Meetings, and other sessions as assigned.
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with adults and students.
• Fulfills the standards of professionalism including appropriate dress, attendance and timeliness.

Candidates must be highly qualified paraprofessionals.

• Therefore, successful candidates will have:
  • (1) Child Development Associates…