Enrich the Lives of Children at Legacy

School Year: 2024-25

Start Date: August 2024

Position Description:  The Flex/Enrichment Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting the educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential in their cognitive, emotional, physical, and language growth. This person is responsible for following the classroom teacher’s instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Legacy School standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implements instructional activities during afternoon enrichment, created by the enrichment coordinator, that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other staff.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her in-service hours.
• Participates in staff training, in-services, and meetings, as well as school family events throughout the school year.
• Manages student behaviors
• Reports concerns/issues to administration in a timely manner
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid
• During the morning,  this employee performs other duties and responsibilities  as requested for staff needs, or assigned by Legacy School Administration. 
This may include subbing in a paraprofessional role, helping with small groups, assisting class projects, etc.  All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals established as part of the annual staff evaluation process.

Education, Certifications, and Work Related Experience:

High School diploma

Experience working with young children valued

CPR/First Aid

Technical Competencies and Skills:

• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Works as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic
• Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills

Working Conditions:

• Tasks may involve extended periods of time standing and/or walking, sitting on the floor, and light lifting.
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
• Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Additional Information: Salary is based on education and experience.

How to Apply: Please send an introductory letter and resume to bweber@legacyschoolne.com or use the submission form below.

About Legacy School: Legacy School offers a nonsectarian, private school setting for parents looking for high academic standards, small class sizes and exceptional teaching. Legacy School’s distinct educational approach delivers the highest quality of education through literacy-based, differentiated instruction, giving students the best opportunities to achieve curriculum standards. Our inviting, safe, student-centered environment caters to the individual educational needs of each student.

Please attach your cover letter and resume to the form below and submit it. Thank you.