Denver Academy in Denver, Colorado seeks a part-time Lower School Teacher’s Assistant (Grades 2-6) for the 2024-2025 school year.
Type:
Part-Time, Hourly (5 hours per day while students are in session, 25 hours a week maximum)
Category:
Lower School
Requirements:
Successful candidates will be energetic, organized, flexible and interested in the field of education. Ideal candidates will also have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree.
Salary:
$20.00 per hour
Apply:
Interested candidates should download and complete the Denver Academy application on the DA employment web page and send it, along with their resume and cover letter.
The mission of Denver Academy is to inspire and empower diverse learners through student- centered, differentiated, and transformative education.
Founded in 1972 on the belief that students thrive when taught in the way they learn best, Denver Academy is one of the top schools in the nation dedicated to teaching diverse learners, including those with dyslexia and ADD/ADHD. DA’s innovative learning model is based on the balanced application of classroom management, information processing, and academic literacy.
Small class sizes of 12-14 students facilitate differentiated instruction. Flexible placement and several academic levels within each core subject, including Honors classes and advanced coursework, allow faculty to teach to each student’s optimal level. Through this unique approach, students excel in their strengths while receiving the support they need in areas of challenge.
Position Description:
The role of the Denver Academy Teacher’s Assistant is to support and assist individual teachers and the division with:
- Classroom support
- Working with students in small groups or one-on-one
- Helping students with executive functioning skills
- Substitute teaching as necessary
- Grading
- Coordinating special events/field trips
- Performing clerical tasks
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
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Work Location: In person