Teacher Assistant

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools.

We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts.

Talent.

Perspective.

Drive.

Inspiration.

So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
Position Overview
The Teacher Assistant role is responsible for providing classroom support to the Lead Teacher and completing daily tasks within a classroom environment.


* Grade(s): K-5th

Duties/Responsibilities


* Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.


* Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support with the potential of teaching small groups of students.


* Observe Lead Teachers improve instructional techniques and classroom management.


* Provide administrative support including but not limited to copies, hallway duty, organizing classroom materials, etc.


* Aids Lead Teacher in planning and presenting lessons and helps students learn.


* Participate in grade-level activities and school-wide functions, events, and trips.


* Provide consistent rewards and consequences for student behavior.


* Serve as an advisor to a small group of students.


* Track student attendance and class schedules.


* Help students adjust, learn, socialize, and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues.


* Ensures classrooms are safe and tidy before and after student departure.


* Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch, and after school.


* Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.


* Participating in annual three-week staff orientation and training.


* Partner with the SPED Team to review material taught in class with individual students who require additional support.


* Assist Lead Teacher by problem-solving and making timely determinations with classroom issues solution-focused.


* Establish, cultivates, and maintains a collaborative relationship with the Lead Teacher.


* Responsible for managing and reducing risk within the classroom with the support of the Lead teacher and seeking assistance when needed to resolve the matter.


* Complies with all federal, state, local laws and regulations, including those of the NYS Department of Education, Depa...