Teaching Assistant - Kinder-5th Grade

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Sinai Akiba Academy seeks dynamic, committed, and creative individuals for opportunities as Teaching Assistants in our Lower School (kindergarten through 5th grade). The TA works alongside an experienced lead teacher and is 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.

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, Lower School Director 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.

Start Date: August 12, 2024

Applicants may submit their resume for consideration to Marcia Fellner, Administrative Dean, at mfellner@sinaiakiba.org.

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.