Rockwern Academy, Cincinnati’s pluralistic Jewish Day School, is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant in our Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) two-year-old class for the 2023-2024 school year.
Who are we?
Rockwern Academy’s mission is to expand minds, celebrate Judaism, nurture community, and commit to building a better world.
An exceptional student-teacher ratio allows us to value each student as a true individual, discovering what gives them their inner spark.
Teaching Assistants must have a high school degree.
We especially welcome candidates with experience working with young children.
Knowledge of Judaism is not required, and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
OBJECTIVE
To support Rockwern Academy’s Early Childhood Education Center’s (ECEC’s) mission by providing a nurturing play-based education to children 12 months - 5 years of age; by maintaining open lines of communication with parents, administrators, and other staff; by keeping complete and accurate records; and by basing expectations, practice, and behavior in a high degree of professionalism.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the ECEC director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Help create and maintain a safe, organized, fair, effective, and inviting classroom that reflects the teacher’s mindfulness of students’ physical, social, and intellectual development and needs
Assist with classroom behavior in age-appropriate ways
Prepare and maintain materials and supplies that enhance learning
Support the Lead Teacher as they strive to individualize instruction to meet student's needs
Greet children daily as they enter the classroom; demonstrate respect and empathy for all children and parents
Maintain confidentiality on all levels: children, teachers, parents, and administration
Suggest improvements in curriculum, assessment, policies, practices, etc.
Treat children, staff, and parents with respect
Attend all required events; attend extra-curricular activities and PTO functions when possible
Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and collegiality by helping others and accepting suggestions for improvement
Be on time for assigned duties and find a replacement when needed
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