Responsibilities
- Support a safe, predictable classroom culture
- Build positive relationships with students
- Lead and support literacy and math small group instruction
- Prepare materials and help run Pursuits. Primer’s interdisciplinary curriculum for applied learning
- Notice student needs and communicate quickly
- Support the lead teacher by helping keep the classroom safe, orderly, and clean and by assisting with student supervision during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and transitions
- Follow safety protocols and support coverage needs
- Communicate clearly and follow through on tasks
Requirements
- 1 or more years of experience working with children in some capacity
- Must be willing to report to work in person
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Additional Information
- Reliability, communication, flexibility, and willingness to jump in wherever support is needed are required
- Role requires a warm, calm presence with children
- Must be reliable, consistent, and proactive
- Must be comfortable assisting with instruction
- Strong communication and teamwork are required
- This role may not be a fit if you prefer leading instruction independently
- This role may not be a fit if you need constant direction
- This role may not be a fit if you struggle managing young children
- This role may not be a fit if you dislike routine, hands-on support work
- Primer is a mission-first company
- Work is centered on mission execution
- Social or political activism at work unrelated to the mission is avoided
