Teacher Assistant

Who We Are

New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) composed of educational practitioners, community advocates, and business leaders who have dedicated years of service to children. NPFE serves 2,100 students in Detroit, Michigan. We specialize in maximizing student learning potential through proven education practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation. 

Why New Paradigm for Education 

NPFE is on a mission to ensure that all students in Detroit achieve at the highest levels, supporting educational transformation through increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support. NPFE’s Mission is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe supportive environment for all students to meet the needs of a global society. We are committed to excellence and strive to offer a new educational paradigm evident by increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support.

New Paradigm for Education seeks educators who have a relentless belief that all students, regardless of their race and economic or social circumstances, can perform at high levels, deserve a quality education, have access to high quality instruction and curriculum, and can attain post secondary success. Educators who are driven bv academic achievement, continuous growth, and excel working in a rigorous and supportive environment. We seek culturally responsive educators who have experience working with diverse communities and strong relationship-building skills that they apply to understand their students, families, and communities.

What You’ll Do

The Teacher Assistant will support classroom teachers and/or other educators to improve instructional outcomes for students. The Teacher Assistant will assist the classroom teacher and support students in achieving established academic goals, ensure the safety and well being of students, and perform other duties as needed or assigned to support students in our classrooms. 

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education/Experience

• 60 more college credits required; bachelor's degree preferred 

• Some experience working with students in a classroom setting

Knowledge/Skills

• General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in teaching individual and groups of students

• General knowledge of classroom management and working with school-aged children

• Skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment

• Ability to operate classroom technology (skateboards, Chromebooks, etc.)

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite and Google Suite 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students, and administrators.

• Ability to maintain files, documents, and  information

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives. 

• Support instructional classroom objectives by actively engaging students during instruction by monitoring students and supporting those that may be struggling or off task. 

• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups of students, providing instructional support, the reinforcement of lesson objectives, etc., as assigned by teacher and/or building principal 

• Assist with classroom management and behavior support, i.e. monitoring the class while the teacher works with a small group of students, contacting parents, etc., as needed and assigned 

• Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to the teacher and assist with solutions under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher, building principal, etc. 

• Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, including clean-up  

• Maintain various records and files

• Assist with daily classroom tasks, reviewing student work,  and monitoring student progress, including grading papers, inputting grades and data, etc. 

• Escort and assist students as assigned by teacher or administrator.  

• Monitor students and deliver instruction during assigned periods or as needed, including stepping in to substitute teach when/if needed  

• Perform other related work as needed or assigned. 

If this sounds like you, apply TODAY to join the NPFE team! If transcripts are available at the time of application, please upload during the application process. Otherwise, transcripts will be collected during the hiring and onboarding process.