After-School Teaching Assistant (Fall 2023)

Breakthrough New York
New York, NY, USA
Posted 

Job Description

As an After-School Teaching Assistant, you will guide the success of middle school students by teaching a pre-written curriculum that will support their entry into a competitive high school.

After-School Teaching Assistant will teach at one of our three program locations:

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

  • Lead teaching pre-written 7th Grade Writing or 8th Grade High School Options curriculum twice per week to middle school students
  • Conducting weekly check-ins with your Program Manager
  • Grading student output and tracking student performance
  • Complete training, observations, and professional development sessions
  • Supporting with logistical aspects of the program and filling in when needed
  • Other duties based on the BTNY site which you are assigned


FALL TEACHING ASSISTANT CALENDAR:

  • September 6, 11, and 13 from 4-8 p.m.: BTNY Classroom Teaching Trainings 

After-School Teaching Schedule:

  • 7th Grade Writing TA: Mondays & Wednesdays from September 27th - December 13th (4:00PM-7:00PM)
  • 8th Grade High School Options TA: Mondays & Wednesdays from September 27th - December 13th (4:00PM-7:00PM)

Between After-School Teaching Days:

  • Check-in with your Program Manager to review the curriculum and receive feedback
  • Bi-weekly TA Meetings
  • Grading and tracking student work
  • 2 Professional Development Sessions with Program Manager (dates agreed upon by TAs and Program Manager)
  • December 22: Final day for role


WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

  • Can demonstrate experience and results with similar responsibilities to those listed above
  • Is passionate about forming relationships with students
  • Is a current undergraduate or graduate student or a recent college graduate
  • Can commit to the entire Fall 2022 term (September 12th - December 14th) and the calendar below
  • Is confident with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in particular), Zoom, Google Drive, and comfortable learning new systems

Demonstrates excellence in BTNY’s Core Values:

  • Student-Centered
  • Committed to Social Justice
  • Community-Driven
  • Principled
  • Lifelong Learners
  • All In                        


Covid-19 Vaccination

Breakthrough New York requires all employees and ongoing volunteers with in-person role responsibilities to be “up to date” with their COVID-19 vaccinations before the start of their in-person role. “Up to date” entails receiving a full vaccine course and at least one booster shot if eligible. Specific deadlines and details will be communicated directly to candidates during the interview process. Candidates in need of an exemption from this policy due to a medical reason or because of a sincerely held religious belief must submit an accommodation request as soon as possible after an offer has been made.


COMPENSATION AND SUPPORT

  • Teaching Assistants will be compensated at a rate of $16.00/hour for new hires and $17.00/hour for returners.

Teaching Assistants will also receive ongoing professional development support, including:

  • Orientation and training
  • Weekly 1:1 supervision
  • Professional Development Workshops
  • Skill development opportunities in facilitation, teaching, mentorship, relationship building, and professional communication
  • Letters of recommendation

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