KIPP St. Louis Teacher Assistants provide classroom support. The Teacher Assistant supports the teacher(s) in implementing instruction and classroom management to promote academic achievement and personal development in our classrooms. Teacher Assistants may provide brief instruction or support in the lesson preparation, delivery, and assessment of student learning. They contribute to a positive, growth-oriented classroom culture that emphasizes collaboration, equity, and high expectations, fostering an inclusive environment where students and staff can thrive.Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, 10 monthsInstructional DeliveryEstablishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and teachers based on trust and respectProvides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet students’ needsAssists in delivering  quality instruction/lessons created by teachersCommunicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing and reinforcing rules and consequencesApproaches practice with a sense of urgency, maximizing every minuteMaintains accurate and up-to-date records; including maintaining grade books and academic data collectionAssumes responsibility for student achievementProvides feedback to teachers about students’ progress and needsConstant LearningConsistently reflects on instructional practices through formal and informal methods and works relentlessly to meet individual and professional development goalsMeets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedulesWorks to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behaviorCollaborates with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigorEmbraces feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvementAcademic and Cultural SupportParticipates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for studentsImplementation of small group support/intervention during tier 1 and tier 2 instruction to reinforce learning goals Implement PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies) and support with social-emotional learning Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessaryHelp Build a Positive School and Classroom CultureEmbody and maintain school’s values, policies, and cultureDevelop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staffEstablish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progressEffectively learn how to supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 studentsShow up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences and moreDemonstrate a Growth MindsetPursue challenging professional goals each yearGive and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleaguesParticipate in school-wide and individual professional developmentOther Essential FunctionsPerforms other duties relative to the overall operations of KIPP St. Louis Public Schools as assignedEscorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and fromGuides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher buses, restroom routines, lunch, snack, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities, and other times as designatedThis job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.