Pre-K Teacher Assistant - Maternity Leave Substitute

POSITION: Pre-K Teacher Assistant - Maternity leave substitute
We are seeking to hire a Maternity leave substitute PreK Teacher Assistant. This will be for 10 - 16 weeks of Maternity leave coverage. Bridges is seeking an individuals who are committed to the learning and development of Students. Our classrooms are culturally and linguistically diverse and include students with special needs. The position of PreK Teacher Assistant in a general education inclusion classroom.
Bridges mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning.
Bridges PCS is a multicultural program; we are looking to hire individuals of diverse backgrounds to join our school staff to reflect the multicultural demographics of the students we serve. COVID-19 vaccine preferred, school follows DC Dept. of Health's safety guidelines and requirements for schools.
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will:

• Have an AA, BA or MA. Or a high school diploma / GED and passes the Praxis Parapro exam.
• Have taken course work in early childhood education, elementary education, or human development.
• Have prior work or volunteer experience with children or student with special needs.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
• Be committed to their own learning.
• Passion for public schools.
• Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Work with the Lead Teacher in the planning and management of a classroom.
• Support the planning and teaching of students for the core pre-academic subjects of reading, math, science, social studies. As well as exploration and play.
• Support the development of meaningful learning expeditions and projects.
• Assess student progress regularly and using data to plan for instruction.
• Work with the Lead Teacher, special education service providers (speech, PT,OT), ELL teacher and other Assistant Teacher(s) or Teaching Fellow(s).
• Create a classroom culture and environment that develops and nurtures the emotional, cognitive and social abilities of the students, implementing Responsive Classroom techniques.
• Respond to students' behavior appropriately and successfully.
• Engage parents and families in their student's learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
• Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours
• Other duties as assigned

SALARY & BENEFITS
Hourly pay based on experience and education / certification. No benefits.
To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees. Bridges is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.