AmeriCorps Teaching Assistant - Catholic Academy of Bridgeport

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Catholic Academy of Bridgeport serves 900 students from diverse backgrounds across 4 different campuses. The schools all share one common mission: to provide a superior education in a faith-filled learning environment that nurtures the whole child-mind, body and spirit. In each of our schools you’ll find: High academic standards and expectations for all, small class sizes and personal attention from dedicated teachers, safe learning environments that foster kindness and respect, and is Christ-centered culture that shapes personal and moral character.

Job Purpose:

This position will support the academic growth of children in the classroom by lowering the teacher/student ratio. Members will work directly with students in small groups and one on one, in academic and other school programmatic settings, working in collaboration with the classroom teacher to help ensure engagement throughout the school day.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with PreK-1st grade students in the classroom alongside a lead teacher.
• Supervise daily activities including snack, lunch, recess, etc.
• Attend ongoing professional development, retreats and staff meetings
• Support with classroom management and addressing student behavior
• Collaboratively creating and implementing lesson and advisory plans with the lead teacher
• Participate in all professional development and school wide community events
• Planning, supporting, and instructing extra-curricular activities such as sports, arts, field trips, and other after school activities
• Create a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Maintains professional appearance.

Expectations:

• Demonstrate respect and professionalism at all times
• Be open to growth, seeking to constantly improve instructional practices
• Willingly receive and apply feedback
• Share unique gifts and talents to enrich the broader community
• Generosity of spirit, exceptional work ethic, patience, flexibility, and a willingness to consistently learn

Qualifications and Preferences:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience working with youth, preferably elementary school age
• Passion for working with children/adolescents from under-resourced communities
• Dedication to education and the advancement of students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being.
• Ability to form strong, positive relationships with staff, students, and families.
• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident