Widener University has established a COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires all faculty and staff who will be on our campuses to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Our goal is that all members of the Pride may safely experience Widener's hands on, inclusive, and personalized learning environment in person

Widener University is currently seeking a Teaching Assistant at Widener Partnership Charter School. This role reports to Assistant Principal and provides support to students and staff at WPCS.

Widener University is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. WPCS holds a deep commitment to an i nclusive culture that supports the work of faculty and staff members across the institution, and works closely with the Chief Diversity Officer to facilitate that commitment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to) :

Essential duties:

• Assists individual and small groups of students with academic assignments, as directed by the classroom teacher
• Responds to student situations using Responsive Classroom and other methodology as appropriate and recommended by the teacher and/or Dean of Students
• Chaperone student field trips
• May be asked to chaperone students to the restroom, nurse, and other school areas/staff.
• May be asked to assist in monitoring of safety of students including fire drills, evacuation drills, shelter in place, and traveling in hallways and stairs and in the lunchroom.
• Monitor students during lunch and recess.
• Assist teachers with clerical tasks such as preparing students' communication folders, etc.
• Provide coverage for classes, when needed
• Participate in WPCS Professional Development days

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required) :

Required:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Proven willingness and ability to collaborate with a diverse community of colleagues, parents/guardians and community members.
• 1-2 years of experience working with school-age children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in district or charter school environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:

• Movement around the school is expected in order to fulfill job requirements
• School calendar may require occasional work outside of the regular school day

Qualified candidates must submit resume and cover letter for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only those selected to interview will be contacted.

Widener has a strategic commitment to building an inclusive university community whose diversity enriches the lives of all members and where our students are prepared for living in a pluralistic and ever-changing world. As a leading metropolitan university, Widener strives to embody the values that are inherent in our mission: civic engagement, access, inclusion, academic excellence, innovation and leadership.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

EOE M/F/V/D

Advertised: 12 Aug 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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