ESL Teaching Assistant

ESL Teaching Assistant 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Irving, TX 75038 From $17 an hour - Full-time Great Hearts Texas 201 reviews From $17 an hour -

Full-time Position:

ESL Teaching Assistant The ESL Teaching Assistant will: Serve students with language needs in the general education classrooms and in small group settings outside of the classroom: help with assignments, manage behavior, etc. Support students' emotional, behavioral, and academic needs in all instructional settings under the direction of and in collaboration with the certified ESL teachers, ESL Coordinator, and General Education teachers. Additional duties may be included, depending on the experience and expertise of the candidate and the specific academy needs. Great Hearts Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free schools in San Antonio (TX), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), Phoenix (AZ), and Baton Rouge (LA). We currently provide over 24,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education, without the barriers that often come with private prep schools. We gladly prepare our graduates for success in the best universities in the nation, but our main purpose is the formation of the soul, heart, and mind. We believe that the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

Benefits:

Exceptional benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost Texas Teacher Retirement System for employees

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred Valid Educational Aide level I, II, or III certification in the state of Texas preferred Knowledge of subject area(s) preferred (math, reading, science, history)

Experience:

Experience working with ESL students A documented history of working well with children in a 1:1 or small group setting A documented history of working well with students with language needs or disabilities preferred Work experience as a teacher, teaching assistant, or aide in a school serving K-12th grade students preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with language needs Ability to help students access our rigorous curriculum Excellent oral and written communication skills Knowledge of general office equipment ESL at Great Hearts At Great Hearts, our ESL Coordinators, Teachers and Teaching Assistants are integral members of our faculty, participating in all faculty-wide events and PD, while also bringing the specialized expertise that is necessary for the success of all our students. Great Hearts aims to serve all students within our ESL population in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy. Through consultation, small group, and co-teaching models, the ESL team provides essential support to ensure each student is served in the least restrictive environment possible.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour #S31

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Experience:

School:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Irving, TX 75038 (Required)

Work Location:

In person