Teaching Assistants

IMPORTANT NOTE:

YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL YOU GO TO OUR APPLICATION WEBSITE TO COMPLETE OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT’S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. AFTER YOU CLICK ON "SUBMIT RESUME" AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE, YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LINK TO OUR APPLICATION WEBSITE. -----------------------------------------------------------------

Approved to operate a high school by the Achievement School District, Frayser Community Schools provides local leadership that instills pride, transforms poverty-mindsets, and creates economic avenues for the Frayser community – all through highly compassionate and accountable schools that foster a passion and hunger for learning in students. MLK Prep High School will open its doors in the summer of 2014 and is now accepting applications. All leaders at MLK Prep will demonstrate:

- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong communication and negotiating skills - Ability to work well in a team - Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships - Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed - Passion for closing the achievement gap - Ability to motivate, educate and empower all those they serve

Teacher Assistant Description:

- Help teachers prepare materials and assignments for instruction - Enforce school policies and rules - Perform clerical duties as assigned - Supervise students in and out of the classroom - Observe, and assess student’s performance/progress - Be able to effectively communicate with students, teacher and in some cases parents - Provide individual assistance to students experiencing learning difficulty; explain errors answer questions, assist in research, clarify directions - Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned - Assist students by providing general guidance