Pre-K Teacher Assistant (Part-Time)

As appropriate perform all duties expected of staff including but not limited to:

• Participating in grade-level activities and school-wide functions events and trips;

• Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;

• Supervising students during transitions breakfast lunch and afterschool;

• Communicating effectively with students families and colleagues;

Qualifications :

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom

• Evidence of self-motivation willingness to be a team player and has a strong sense of personal responsibility;

• Ideal candidates are hard-working urgent energetic and are willing to learn and adapt;

• Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve;

• is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability;

• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;

• A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills communication skills (particularly with children) and problem solving skills;

• Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced entrepreneurial results-oriented environment;

• Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred but not required;

• Relentless commitment to the mission of educating urban students. Belief in and alignment with Uncommons core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable;

• Bachelors degree is preferred but not required. A background in education is not required though candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students.

Hours (Part Time): 20 hours per week

• Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

• Friday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

Additional Information :

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is $20 per hour.

At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time