EAGLE College Prep Maryvale HIRING FOR Educational Assistant (5th-8th Grade) AT Phoenix, AZ Full Time

Support a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential

Provide assistance in lesson preparation (making copies, gathering materials, passing out supplies, etc.)

Assist teacher in achieving the highest outcomes for students and actively engaging in the planning process

Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions

Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, and student achievement data

Set and hold scholars accountable to extremely high academic and school-wide behavioral standards

Implement lessons, assessments, and character education as designed by the lead teacher

Support students through one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction, implementing remediation or acceleration with guidance from the lead teacher

Assist teacher in maintaining on-task behavior in the classroom by consistently complimenting, checking for understanding and refocusing students

Support students on educational technology – helping with log in and computer usage, reinforcing procedures, answering questions and monitoring student activity

Monitor students during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other key transitions throughout the day

Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development

Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families

Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities

Perform other duties as requested or required

Competencies

Serving Leader

Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions

Collaborative Relationships

Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families

Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities

Resource Management

Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.

Forming Character

Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions

Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations

Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development

Academic Excellence

Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential

Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle

Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours, or successful completion of paraprofessional exam

One+ year of teaching experience is a plus

Experience working with youth and families in low-income urban communities preferred

Proficient with technology

Personal Qualities

Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to EAGLE’s mission of Ensuring Academic Greatness with a Loving Emphasis

Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles

Strong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child

Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent education

Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.