POSITION DETAILS
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Teacher for the infant classroom at ReNEW's Early Childhood Center uptown. The best candidate is committed to ReNEW’s mission of ensuring that all of our students are academically and emotionally prepared to access the full range of life choices that are the fundamental right of every child in New Orleans.
WHO WE ARE
At ReNEW, we transform underperforming schools into academically rigorous schools that prepare students for the next level of achievement, including high school, college, and career. ReNEW is dedicated to helping teachers become outstanding at their craft. With a high focus on professional development and individual coaching at both the school-level and the network-level, we are committed to helping you become the best teacher you can be.
At ReNEW Schools, we expect our Assitant Teachers to:
* Adapt classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
* Confer with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing students’ objectives.
* Implement and execute plans, under teacher direction, for the purpose of meeting students' social and daily living skills. These plans can include and are not limited to diapering, assistance with feeding, toileting, changing clothing, etc.
* Implement, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs in accordance with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
* Monitor individual students, classroom, library, playground activities, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
* Perform record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials. Maintain logs of care when directed, (diapering logs, toileting times, feeding tolerance.)
* Support the teacher with data collection for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
* Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient, effective functioning of the school or to meet student’s individual needs.
* Treat all students with dignity while supporting them in the school setting.
* All other duties, as required by the student, school or IEP.
WHAT YOU BRING
In addition to the expectations listed above, you will bring the following to your school and students:
*Experience and success with toddler students (preferred)
*High school diploma (preferred)
*The commitment and personal responsibility to do whatever it takes to help prepare our students for college and beyond
*Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to continuously sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear. Light lifting (up to 30 pounds) should be anticipated with the occasional assisted and supported heavy lifting (excess of 50 pounds)
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
WHAT WE OFFER
At ReNEW, we believe our people are the key to our students’ success. We support our staff with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a comprehensive benefits plan that covers the majority of the employee premium for the two medical plans offered. Other benefits include employer paid dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, generous vacation time, professional development, and a 401k plan with up to 4% employer matching of annual salary.
When we ask our people about why they love working at ReNEW, the answer is clear: the opportunity to work with passionate people who are committed to changing the lives of our students.
COLLABORATE
We offer a network of strong and diverse educators and provide coaching and support to help you become the best educator you can be.
ACHIEVE
We serve students from birth to 12th grade with a continuum of support services for ALL students, including students with exceptionalities and students who are English language learners.
REFLECT
We use data all day, every day to drive our decision-making. Four of our elementary schools have grown at least two letter grades since we took them over and our high school has graduated 355 students since its inception.
INNOVATE
We support a culture of innovation to drive results. With a nearly 1:1 Chromebook ratio throughout the network, our students have an unparalleled access to technology. We also support STEM, the arts, and personalized learning initiatives for our students.
CELEBRATE
We celebrate effective teaching with a generous, performance-based compensation system designed to get you to a higher salary faster than ever before.
TAKE CARE OF YOU
We offer generous time off throughout the year and parental leave and employee incentives through our RALLY program with United Healthcare.
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE
We offer an employer match of up to 4% of your salary for 401k, a subsidized cost for our Early Childhood Center day-care, and provide intensive professional development. Employees who select the Health Savings Medical Plan are also eligible to open up a free Health Savings Account.
STAY HEALTHY
We provide three top medical plans provided by United Healthcare with subsidized coverage available for dependents. We also offer employer-paid vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. We have additional lines of insurance available such as critical illness, cancer, life, and accident insurance.