-Relate to students in an age-appropriate manner while creating a safe, supportive, mutually respectful classroom community which values the distinct contributions, background, and abilities of each child
-Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop, plan, and implement literacy support instructional plans
-Provide exceptional academic instruction focused on meeting the needs of diverse learners consistent with current evidence-based educational practices
-Work with students individually and in small group instruction to inspire and help children develop to their full potential
Maintain records on students for the purpose of directing further instruction, evaluating and reporting students' progress
-Make recommendations regarding student evaluations and progress to determine continuation in the literacy support program
-Communicate students' progress to classroom teachers and parents.
Assist in scheduling and administering tests to determine qualifying candidates for the literacy support program.
-Attend faculty and staff meetings and professional day opportunities
-Support rules of conduct and discipline and suitable learning environment in the classroom and during recess
-Teaching experience, preferably at least 3 years, and preferably in early childhood
Effective and supportive communication skills
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple and ongoing tasks
-Ability to interpret and communicate assessment and evaluation results
-Bachelor Degree required
-Candidates should be eager to join a professional community where collaboration is valued, where rich curricular conversations are common, and where openness to growth is the norm. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Demonstrated intercultural competence: the ability to understand and bridge diverse perspectives, identities, and lived experiences is a must. Additionally, candidates will be expected to share in the day-to-day life of the school community.