Elementary School (K-5) Teaching Assistant

Sinai Akiba Academy seeks dynamic, committed, and creative individuals for opportunities as Teaching Assistants in our Lower School (kindergarten through 5th grade). TAs work alongside an experienced lead teacher and are responsible for assisting the teacher in teaching curriculum, preparing instructional materials, working with small groups of students, and supporting the students’ academic, social, and emotional needs. TAs also work closely with other Staffulty members and TAs to support and supervise students as they transition between classes and activities, during recess and lunch periods, and at other academic and non-academic times. Teaching Assistants participate in the school community including implementing RULER and Responsive Classroom practices in the classroom and other school settings, collaborating with other Staffulty on interdisciplinary projects, and participating in faculty meetings and professional development.

Sinai Akiba Academy is a preeminent private Jewish day school in Los Angeles, serving students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. Sinai Akiba Academy is undergirded by our school mission to engage students in the joy and discipline of learning, and nurture a community of ethical, critical thinkers who, shaped by our evolving Jewish tradition, walk through the world with confidence and humility.

Our core values of Kehillah Kedoshah (Sacred Community); Talmud Torah (Academic Excellence); Derech Eretz (Kindness, Empathy, & Respect); Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof (Ethical Responsibility); Avodat Halev (Soulful Intention), and Ahavat Yisrael (Love for Israel) serve as a commitment with the students, families and community members that we serve to energize the present, explore the past, and embrace the future.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Model the school's philosophy in working with students, teachers, and administration

Work with the teachers and administrators to carry out the academic program: curriculum and instruction support, classroom management, and supervision duties on campus and online via Zoom when necessary

Demonstrate professionalism, including discretion, judgment, and integrity

Collaborate with others and be a contributing team member

Support online learning platforms (Zoom, SeeSaw) as needed

Support the emotional and social development of each student

Support students in achieving their full potential of development and growth, through observation of students' behavior and needs

Attend and participate in the following: services, faculty in-service meetings, student assemblies, and other school functions, as requested

Supervise students during recess, lunch, and other specified non-teaching times

Embrace and model Sinai Akiba’s mission statement and Core Values

Complete additional tasks in support of Sinai Akiba’s mission, as directed by the Director of Student Life & Experiential Learning and/or Head of School

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

A love of elementary school students is a must

Prior experience working with school aged children

College courses in child/developmental psychology or related coursework is beneficial

Proficiency with Google Suite (Google Calendar, Google Docs) and adept computer skills

Hebrew reading, speaking and writing skills preferred, but not required

Outstanding communication skills, including speaking, reading, and writing

Ability to positively collaborate with partner teachers and colleagues

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to engage professionally and positively with colleagues, students and families

Ability to work on campus weekdays 7:30AM - 3:45PM

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Hourly Rate Range: $21.00 - $30.00

Excellent benefit package with a portion of medical paid by SAA

Generous paid time off and holidays

403b and employer funded retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

In the spirit of pay transparency we share the hourly rate range for this position: $21.00 - $30.00. The hourly rate range is exclusive of fringe benefits, retirement plan employer contributions or potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at SAA are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at SAA, your final hourly rate will be determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, job level, part-time status and number of months of work per academic year. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full hourly rate range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical for SAA in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Applicants may submit their resume for consideration to Zack Sleep, Director of Student Life & Experiential Learning, at [email protected].

Sinai Akiba Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.