Teacher Assistant

Mar 31

Written By Taylor Day

Hiring Company Industry: Non-Profit / Education

Position Title: Teacher Assistant

Reports To: Head of Curriculum & Instruction

Location: Fort Worth, TX

The Mission:

Rivertree Academy is a school in Fort Worth, TX that teaches under-resourced students to live life well: following Jesus, thriving academically and transforming their communities.

The four pillars of the Rivertree Academy program include:

Learn Well: Quality Teachers giving individualized attention to each student.

Love Well: Develop in each child a love for Jesus and a love of people.

Work Well: Refine the children with hard work to develop a strong work ethic.

Lead Well: Train them to be a part of transforming their community as servant leaders.

The Plan:

• Rivertree Academy Lake Como is an Elementary Day School in Como - an under resourced community in Fort Worth, Texas. Pre-K through 5th grade students will be accepted into this accredited program.

Overview:

Teachers at Rivertree Academy provide biblically-based, inspiring instruction that establishes a joyful learning environment, maximizes individual student achievement, and engages children to help them develop cognitively, socially, emotionally, physically, morally, and spiritually.

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, ESSENTIAL DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but other duties may be assigned.

To work at Rivertree and maintain a manageable stress load, an individual must be flexible, teachable, and humble. The qualities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required for our faculty/staff:

EXPECTED SKILLS:

Supports lead teacher in the utilization of differentiated instruction and student-centered teaching methods that meet the needs of individual students in a vigorous, literacy-rich learning environment.
Implement powerful strategies, activities, and techniques for raising student achievement and promoting loving relationships and positive social behaviors under the leadership of the lead teacher in the classroom.
Support lead teacher in providing pre-assessment, ongoing assessment, and summative assessments of individual learning to inform each student’s instructional plan.
Help to maintain a safe, orderly environment at all times.
Work cooperatively with other team members to coordinate learning activities.
Lead students on nature walks and organize play time that include observation and reflection.
Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Attendance/Punctuality - Consistently be at work and on time. Prepare thorough lesson plans and sub instructions for days absent from work. Arrive at meetings and appointments on time. Attend and participate in scheduled devotions, staff development sessions, and after school meetings as set by the administration.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Use time appropriately and wisely. Follow instructions and respond to management direction. Follow through with responsibilities and communicate progress. Accept responsibility for own actions.
Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Demonstrate the ability to address the various learning styles of students. Educate others on the value of diversity.
Inspire the trust of others by keeping commitments and working with integrity. Seek to model biblical morals and values at all times.
Manage difficult or emotional family situations with compassion and grace. Respond promptly to student or family needs. Solicit feedback to improve communication and service. Respond to requests for service and assistance.

EDUCATION: