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Teacher Assistant, Children's School
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Position Number: 5650360
Location: Oakland, CA
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Early Childhood

Teacher Assistant, Children's School

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY
The MCNU Children's School follows a progressive model of education for Toddler through Transitional Kindergarten. The Preschool Teacher Assistant works closely with the program team, supporting the planning and supervision an exemplary curriculum for the designated program, using a reflective, inquiry approach to analyze and improve instruction. The successful candidate will support the development of child and adult learning by engaging in teacher led inquiry for improvement of teaching.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and skills required for this position are normally obtained through a Bachelor's Degree in Education with two or more years recent successful classroom teaching experience and 12 Child Development Education Units.CA State Teaching Credential Preferred. Knowledge of a Constructivist, Experiential model of education. Commit to an inclusive, culturally sustaining education model. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Ability to exhibit strong service orientation for all levels of College constituencies and members of the public. Ability to promote and sustain effective working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment. Position is contingent upon fingerprinting/background check clearance and tuberculosis clearance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Curriculum Instruction & Assessment: The Teacher Assistant supports the development and implementation of curriculum linked to the Early Childhood Foundations and California Preschool Curriculum frameworks.

Regularly works with colleagues of the Children's School to study and assess children's learning in order continuously to improve instruction at the school and contribute more broadly to the knowledge base of teaching. Teacher Assistants will participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities and support of children.

Uses academic and social emotional curriculum to support, supervise, and ensure the safety and well-being children in the program.

Centering praxis - demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, bridging theoretical knowledge and actionable practice, continually adapting and refining teaching practices based on ongoing experiences and understanding of educational theories.

Communication - Maintain active and open communication with the other members of the Children's School staff. This includes home-school visits, parent/teacher conferences, newsletters, parent meetings, and weekly staff meetings.

Other Duties as Assigned - Participate in and support auxiliary events (e.g. recruitment/admissions, development/fund-raising, academic conferences).

The hiring rate for this position is $28.00/hour.

Position Type

Academic Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

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