Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.
The Middle School Teaching Assistant will work directly with students and teachers to improve student achievement by supporting research-based instruction, interventions and strategies to enhance academic success for students.
Description:
* Monday-Friday, student contact days and professional development days
* Hours are 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
* Non-exempt, hourly position, 6.5 hours of daily paid time and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break
* Hourly wage will be determined based on education and experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide direct student support in classrooms during literacy instruction
* Provide support to individual students or groups of students for remediation, reinforcement, or enrichment
* Work in partnership with content area teachers in delivering literacy instruction
* Work closely and collaboratively with the Middle School Learning Specialist
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of research-based best practices for effective academic intervention strategies
* Ability to establish positive and supportive relationships with teachers, students, and parents
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to utilize technology for communication, accessibility, and as an instructional tool
Education and Experience
* Undergraduate degree in education or related field (teaching licensure preferred but not required)
* Passion for working with Middle School students
* Strong communication skills; ability to work positively with both students and colleagues
* Desire to continue growing in knowledge and skills specific to Minnehaha Academy’s literacy/math instruction
* Help to develop plans to meet student needs, analyze student data, and assist with assessments
The salary range for this position is $17.00 - $21.00 per hour.
You can learn more about Minnehaha Academy and apply online by visiting our website at www.minnehahaacademy.net/employment<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minnehahaacademy.net%2Femployment&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C32fe48b6237942f73cd008dd9e71e32f%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638840934190433433%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TModouKrhL5BaLOgsPn37X59WvIWufzcY2sxbc6Ecg8%3D&reserved=0>.
Minnehaha Academy is an EEO/AA employer
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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.
The Middle School Teaching Assistant will work directly with students and teachers to improve student achievement by supporting research-based instruction, interventions and strategies to enhance academic success for students.
Description:
Monday-Friday, student contact days and professional development days
Hours are 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Non-exempt, hourly position, 6.5 hours of daily paid time and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break
Hourly wage will be determined based on education and experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide direct student support in classrooms during literacy instruction
Provide support to individual students or groups of students for remediation, reinforcement, or enrichment
Work in partnership with content area teachers in delivering literacy instruction
Work closely and collaboratively with the Middle School Learning Specialist
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of research-based best practices for effective academic intervention strategies
Ability to establish positive and supportive relationships with teachers, students, and parents
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to utilize technology for communication, accessibility, and as an instructional tool
Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree in education or related field (teaching licensure preferred but not required)
Passion for working with Middle School students
Strong communication skills; ability to work positively with both students and colleagues
Desire to continue growing in knowledge and skills specific to Minnehaha Academy’s literacy/math instruction
Help to develop plans to meet student needs, analyze student data, and assist with assessments
The salary range for this position is $17.00 - $21.00 per hour.
You can learn more about Minnehaha Academy and apply online by visiting our website at www.minnehahaacademy.net/employment.
Minnehaha Academy is an EEO/AA employer
