Teacher Assistant/Greater Heights Academy

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Teacher Assistant

Do you believe that every scholar deserves a high-quality education? 

Are you passionate about making a difference and teaching in underserved communities? 

Phalen Leadership Academies is currently looking for dedicated educators like YOU!!! 

We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year!  

APPLY NOW!!!

What You Will Do:

• Establish a culture of high expectations that ensures that all scholars in the classroom meet their projected individual growth goals for both math and ELA
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with state standards and PLA instructional guidelines
• Assess students regularly and personalize classroom instruction based on assessment data and each scholar's needs
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
• Ensure scholar classroom retention of 80% during an academic school year

Education and Experience:

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• 1+ years' experience working with children in an educational setting
• Associate degree in Education or 60 semester hours of college strongly preferred; high school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Analytical ability to plan individual and group activities that stimulate growth in scholars
• Prior experience with small group instruction preferred
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents/guardians, and other staff

Why should you apply?
PLA offers student loan forgiveness and support (for those who qualify), competitive salary and benefits, and strong professional development, leverage & integrated technology, appreciation and recognition year-round, participation in free summer program & job training program for your dependents, and additional income opportunities. 

Location: Greater Heights Academy, Flint Michigan

Who We Are:

At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities driven by our Core Values: children first, respect, determination, continuous improvement, and gratitude. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience running educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.  

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators & industry leaders and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing profession