Afterschool 2017-2018 Assistant Teacher (Baltimore)

Join our Team

Our talented and diverse team is comprised of individuals with a variety of backgrounds who share BELL’s mission and who work tirelessly to see it through.  We seek qualified, driven, and dedicated Assistant Teachers to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Implement collaborative teaching strategies with academic teachers to a cluster of scholars

• Support the development and delivery of relevant, engaging, and rigorous lessons

• Ensure the academic and social development of scholars throughout the course of the program

• Serve as a role model for an assigned group of scholars

• Work with teachers to identify scholar needs and develop instructional plans and practices to best support scholars

• Monitor scholars’ educational and social progress and making necessary recommendations for adjustments

• Support classroom and behavior management consistently to develop a safe and productive learning environment

• Maintain attendance and supporting classroom procedures/functions

• Supervise scholars during classroom transitions and snack

• Assist in field trips and special events

Qualifications

• Academic skills – proficiency in elementary math and literacy

• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback

• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations

• Desire to work with elementary scholars and their families in under-resourced communities

• Outstanding verbal, written, and technological (computer/internet) skills

• Ability to build relationships and influence scholars, staff, community members & families

• Demonstrated leadership ability

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Committed to the goals of the program and approach

• Love and respect for children

• Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player

• Belief and commitment to BELL’s mission and values

• Experience working with school age children in an urban environment preferred

• High school diploma required

Professional Growth

• Gain hands-on experience developing and implementing lessons with certified teachers

• Develop collaborative and co-teaching strategies

• Utilize data-driven and differentiated instructional techniques

• Deliver lessons with high-quality and rigorous curriculum

• Work with experienced staff in implementing positive discipline strategies

• Engage in best practices to support achievement in under-resourced communities

• Gain experience relationship building with scholars, staff professionals, and families

 General Information   

            This is a seasonal position and will not be eligible for benefits.