Elementary Teaching Assistant

Elementary Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant at Deep Roots Charter School supports a joyful, structured, and purposeful classroom culture where all students feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to succeed. In collaboration with lead teachers, the Teaching Assistant helps ensure an engaging and inclusive learning environment by building strong relationships with students, reinforcing routines, and delivering academic instruction aligned to the school's values and learning goals. Teaching Assistants are empowered to lead whole group, small group, and individualized instruction as needed, and contribute meaningfully to lesson implementation and classroom management. This role is ideal for individuals with a bachelor's degree who are passionate about education and committed to closing the opportunity gap for students. Teaching Assistants report to the Assistant Principal of Instruction and work closely with both general and special education teams to meet student needs and uphold the school's core values of practice, service, and purpose.

Where students discover joy, belonging, and purpose

Authentic Relationships At Deep Roots Charter School, we take the time to know our students and their families – their backgrounds, purpose, and passion – and provide a variety of experiences from leadership to mentoring, to social-emotional learning and multiple clubs within the school day.

Personalized Learning Every child receives individualized attention tailored to their unique learning needs and strengths. Deep Roots maximizes various learning styles and prioritizes individual student support.

Our Core Values

Practice: Each and every individual in our school community, from students to leadership, will engage in deliberate practice, and value this as the path to excellence. Service: Our service-learning model will be discipline-based; it will require students to have a presence in the community and reflect on their experiences regularly. Purpose: We want to empower our students to uncover their unique gifts and talents, and apply them toward an outward purpose about which they are passionate.

Antiracist & Inclusive We stand as an actively anti-racist organization, dedicated to supporting all students and families. We advocate for our communities and strive to dismantle barriers within and beyond our school walls.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead and Support Instruction: Facilitate whole group lessons, small group instruction, and one-on-one support aligned to daily academic goals and lesson plans; adjust instructional strategies based on student needs and engagement.
• Foster Positive Culture: Model and promote a positive, inclusive, and structured learning environment by reinforcing classroom routines, encouraging respectful behavior, and cultivating strong relationships with students.
• Collaborate with Teachers: Support lead teachers in lesson planning, classroom set-up, and instructional delivery; contribute ideas and feedback to improve student learning and engagement.
• Differentiate Learning: Adapt materials and instructional techniques to accommodate a range of learning needs, ensuring that all students, including English Learners and students with IEPs, can fully participate.
• Supervise and Support: Provide active supervision during lunch, recess, transitions, and field trips, ensuring safety and modeling respectful behavior in all school spaces.
• Support Data and Organization: Assist with grading, data collection, student observations, and organization of materials to help maintain a high-functioning and responsive classroom environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• At least 2 years of classroom or instructional experience required, preferably in an urban or high-needs school setting
• Demonstrated success leading whole group instruction, managing a classroom environment, and implementing instructional strategies that support diverse learners
• Passion for education, equity, and building inclusive learning communities

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19134

Job Type: Full-Time