Teacher Assistant

Summary

Join Williamsburg Learning as a part-time, remote Teacher Assistant! You'll provide valuable support to Program Leaders and Mentors by assisting with meetings, substituting for mentors, and grading student work. This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in technology, and excellent communication abilities. A Bachelor's degree or enrollment in a relevant undergraduate program is required, along with one year of substitute teaching or tutoring experience. The position offers competitive hourly rates for grading and substituting, as well as a 401k plan. If you're a quick learner, detail-oriented, and passionate about education, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree, or be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, in the program’s subject matter area
• Have 1 year of experience substituting or tutoring at an academic institution
• Have project support or coordination experience
• Be a quick learner with technology
• Be proficient and fluid with technology such as G-Suite, Zoom or similar web conferencing platform, and Asana or similar task management system
• Possess professional, courteous, and clear verbal communication skills
• Possess fast and accurate (grammar/spelling) written communication skills
• Have great listening skills
• Possess excellent organizational skills; be detail-oriented and thorough
• Have a natural propensity for time management and task follow-through
• Have project management experience, or a natural ability for managing projects
• Have a knack for systemization
• Be a team player who is self-motivated, takes initiative and is resourceful when solving problems, and goes the extra mile
• Have a growth mindset; be open to new ideas and interested in learning and growing, personally and professionally. Be open to giving and receiving feedback
• Be able to take and pass a Criminal Background Check
• Have the ability to stand or sit at the computer for periods of time, and look at a screen during work hours

Responsibilities

• Attend recurring or ad hoc meetings as requested by the Program Lead
• Create agendas, take notes, and complete follow-up action items as needed
• Hold a regular 1:1 with the Program Lead based on needs
• Substitute for Mentors during planned and unplanned absences from the virtual classroom
• Review readings and topics for the class session(s) and be prepared
• Follow the lesson plan unless permission to alter the plan is given by the administration
• Engage students in meaningful discussion using prepared lesson materials
• Be familiar with the Rules of Engagement, The Honor Code, and the basics of managing a classroom in either the physical environment or the online environment
• After the class has ended, provide a brief but detailed report to the class mentor on what material was covered, what insights/issues were raised, and share any concerns or suggestions for moving forward
• Grade student work and provide timely (within 4 days), detailed, and quality feedback on assignments within Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)
• Monitor the weighting of assignments, checking for accuracy
• Meet with your Mentor weekly (preferred) or report via email on student progress and issues so that the mentor is completely up to date on all student progress

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a general understanding of education and/or homeschooling fields
• Have 2 years of working experience as a Teacher’s Assistant, including grading student work
• Have a prior history of working with middle- and high school-aged students
• Have 1 year of experience teaching in the subject area at an academic institution

Benefits

• Grading Pay: $15/hour
• Substitute Pay: $20/hour
• 401K