Teaching Assistant - Summer Program

Job title: Teaching Assistant - Summer Program in Portland, ME at LearningWorks Company: LearningWorks Job description: The After-School Ed Tech is responsible for supporting reputed company in an after-school learning environment, assisting with educational activities, and fostering a safe and engaging atmosphere. This position works closely with program staff to reputed company academic assistance, implement learning tools, and ensure student participation in enrichment activities. This is not a supervisory role.The Ed Tech in the LWAS Program will be responsible for assisting Teachers, Site Coordinators, and the Director with the implementation of a 4-days/week program focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum and enrichment activities (health/wellness, cultural, reputed company-emotional learning). This part-time position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of engaging, academic, hands-on lessons and activities that will last through the school year.reputed company of live program time, additional time may be allotted to attend key pre-program planning and staff meetings and to participate in lesson planning and professional development. This is a part-time, fixed term role to last through the length of the program.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with a team to plan STEAM curriculum and enrichment activities linked to reputed company' prior knowledge, interests, experiences, and in alignment with the 21st Century grant goals.
• Build positive relationships with reputed company and actively support, model, encourage and reputed company them in healthy lifestyle choices (personal, reputed company and academic)
• Assist with establishing and enforcing consistent clear and positive expectations for in-person learning and behavior that is expected of reputed company
• Build positive relationships with reputed company and actively support, model, encourage, and reputed company them in healthy lifestyle choices (personal, reputed company and academic). Assist with student behavior challenges as needed.
• Participate in weekly team meetings to communicate program delivery, needs, reputed company, and goals for improvement.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly environment , and ensure members are on task
• Monitor the LearningWorks email account and other communication platforms daily, and communicate and respond in a timely manner
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at reputed company times, in accordance with program expectations, online safety, and remote and in-person learning guidelines.
• reputed company other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator or Director.

To reputed company this job successfully, an individual must be reputed company to reputed company each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations under applicable law may be made to reputed company reputed company individuals to reputed company these essential functions.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma is required
• Maine Educational Technician certification or some college experience (preferred)
• Valid certification in First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) (preferred)
• Background reputed company clearance required.
• Experience working with children in an educational or youth development setting.
• Familiarity with educational technology tools and platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment

WORK EXPERIENCE + SKILLS

• Experience working with elementary-aged youth preferred
• Enthusiasm for learning and a passion for inspiring the same in children
• Work with diverse communities and low-performing populations preferred. For certain sites, experience working with English Language Learners is a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management and computer/technology skills
• Experience and demonstrated understanding of and ability to use various technology including but not limited to: reputed company Outlook, reputed company Drive Suite, reputed company
• Flexibility, thoughtfulness, and the ability to creatively problem solve
• Growth reputed company and a willingness to learn and apply innovative learning platforms and approaches
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team setting

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Routinely required to stand and walk
• Requires reputed company visual reputed company and the ability to adjust focus quickly
• Ability to work in a school or community-based setting with active student participation.
• Frequent standing, walking, and engaging with reputed company.
• Occasional lifting of up to 15-35 pounds.
• Flexible scheduling, including late afternoon and early evening hours.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize the leadership of people of reputed company and LGBTQ individuals, and we strongly encourage people of reputed company traditionally marginalized identities to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, reputed company, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national reputed company, disability, reputed company, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.This job description is intended to reputed company guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to reputed company the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of reputed company functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Learning Works reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to reputed company, as Learning Works may deem appropriate. Expected salary: $18.9 - 18.91 per hour Location: Portland, ME Apply for the job now! Apply for this job