Lower School Teaching Assistant (Extended Day and Specialist)

- Job Tracking ID: 512201-801398
- Job Location: Hopkins, MN
- Job Level: Any
- Level of Education: 2 year degree
- Job Type: Part-Time/Regular
- Date Updated: January 04, 2022
- Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years
- Starting Date: January 3, 2022

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Job Description:

The Blake School seeks to hire a Specialist/Extended Day Teaching Assistant at the Blake Campus for the 2021-22 school year. This is a benefits eligible position. Blake is particularly interested in candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity, lived experience and thinking that makes our community strong and empowers students to engage across differences.

Experience and Skills:

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

Assist in developing and implementing a variety of games and activities throughout the course of a week designed for students in collaboration with a six-member team
Monitor and evaluate the interrelationship between children
Emphasize the collaborative, creative process of a group experience while also recognizing and supporting individuals’ growth and performance
Communicate effectively and frequently with members of the team
Perform day-to-day duties that support the ongoing program operations and specialist needs
Ensure safety and well being of children
Maintain responsible oversight of safety and health related practices in the extended day space
Hours: 11AM-6PM

The ideal candidate qualifications will include:

Respect for children and their potential
Experience with children ages 4 - 11
Ability to work with children, parents and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Ability to problem solve and facilitate conflict resolution
Knowledge of children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental stages
Collaborative working style
Creative, joyful approach to learning and teaching
Active listener who honors children’s thoughts, feelings, and ideas
Ability to effectively monitor and adjust ever-changing priorities in order to meet students’ needs
Ability to effectively communicate with children/ adults

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED
Confidence with technology, such as the Google suite of apps, up-to-date computer software knowledge.
Knowledge of or experience with high-potential students
Excellent oral communication skills
Desire to work in a PK-12 dynamic learning community

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for lengthy periods/ navigate potentially crowded spaces
Ability carry up to 25 pounds

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,366 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake’s mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and core values.

The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE

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