Middle School Aide (Jamaica) - Part Time

Mission Statement:

The Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) supports children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous, anti-racist, anti-bias, curriculum and an engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.

Responsibilities:

• School aides are responsible for mornitoring and supporting  student activities and behavior in hallways, classrooms, corridors, lunch and recess and common areas. 
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment (both student environment and physical environment) by preventing and addressing disruptive behavior, rule violations, or conflicts among students
• Support clasroom coverage when a teacher needs to briefly step out and maintain classroom management
• School aides will check for hall passes to ensure that students are where they are supposed to be during school hours.
• Report any incidents, rule violations, or safety concerns to school administrators or appropriate staff members.
• Support student arrivals and late-arrival
• Supervising sessions of recess and lunch.
• Assisting teachers during assigned times
• In the event of emergencies or security threats, School aides will play a role in assisting with evacuations or lockdown procedures, ensuring students' safety.

School-Wide Responsibilities:

• Utilize the Developmental Designs approach to discipline and community-building 
• Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships and communication with families, staff, and students 
• Actively participate in the school community through weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, department meetings, and school events.
• Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback.
• Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at-risk.
• Perform other school-wide responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission.
• Strong commitment to a multi-sensory teaching approach.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in scheduling changes to meet all student needs 
• Excellent organizational skills and accurate record keeping and ability to use the Google Suite Accurate record-keeping
• Deep respect for other cultures and customs
• Experience working with Middle School children preferred 
• Hourly rate range is $20-$30

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Required Certificates & Licenses: NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance