Position OverviewEvery day, it is great people at KIPP that prove the possible. KIPP St. Louis Teachers Assistants provide classroom support and small group instructional care to students. Teachers Aides assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote academic achievement and personal development in our Kindergarten classrooms. Teacher’s Aids typically assist in one classroom during core instruction and lead teach one block of content each day.Position Types: Full-time, 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 recordsAssumes 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 studentsAssists in the daily functioning of the school as necessaryHelp Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture●   Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture●   Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff●   Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress●   Effectively learn how to supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students●   Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences and moreDemonstrate a Growth Mindset●   Pursue challenging professional goals each year●   Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues●   Participate 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, toileting 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.