Learning Specialist/Teaching Assistant

Chewonki Elementary and Middle School is growing for next year and we are looking for a motivated and experienced educator to join our strong team in a teacher support role. The learning specialist/teaching assistant works directly with the lead teachers, especially in grades 1-4 to assist and facilitate integrated, place-based lessons in all core subject areas, experiential outdoor activities, and flow of the school day. 

Position Title: Learning Specialist/Teaching Assistant 
Employment Category: Category B
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Reports to: Head of Elementary and Middle School
Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt
Schedule (hours and weeks): Full time, M-F, academic year
Benefits Eligible: Yes

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work to honor and uphold the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and a lens of anti-racism in the best interest of participants, constituents, and staff across the organization
• A willingness to work as a team member among the Elementary & Middle School department and the greater Chewonki community
• Support Elementary and Middle School lead teachers and help facilitate academic lessons and projects, including daily math lessons
• Provide targeted academic skill building for students who are identified by lead teachers and academic dean as needing extra support
• Assist with creation of academic goal setting plans for individual students and supporting work towards meeting goals
• Facilitate daily meal and playtime rituals, and group activities 
• Support specials programming and teachers (music, art, outdoor skills, and farm)
• Assist with risk management and group movement in outdoor settings
• Independently supervise the class in specific situations, including teacher break time
• Provide support for the emotional and physical well being of students at all times
• Support professional communication with parents 
• Share the collective responsibility within risk management (physical, behavioral, institutional, etc.) by:
• Using sound judgment
• Operating within your skillset and Chewonki protocols
• Responding to and/ or alerting the appropriate person(s) when you see something that may compromise safety
• Maintain a high level of professionalism

ADDITIONAL  RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work on the Chewonki campus
• Contribute to and collaborate with the Chewonki community through committees and foundation wide events
• Act as substitute in the case of teacher absence
• Assist with evaluation and feedback on students
• Assist with off-campus field trips
• Attend weekly faculty meetings
• Attend all-staff meetings 
• Assist with overnight experiences for individual classes
• Attend training and planning days across the calendar year

PREREQUISITES

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Elementary or General) or formal education training 
• Prior experience working with elementary and middle-school aged children in a formal educational setting
• Experience working with students with learning differences and disabilities, including literacy and math content
• Must complete fingerprinting requirements of Maine Department of Education
• Driver’s license approved by Chewonki’s insurance carrier
• The Chewonki Foundation requires that 100% of staff are vaccinated against COVID-19, as allowed for by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination will be required upon acceptance of a job offer.
• Must pass background check

REQUISITES

• Attend required onboarding and training sessions
• Current Wilderness Advanced First Aid training (or higher)
• Chewonki Driver Training

How to apply:

Please visit https://chewonki.org/about/employment-opportunities/ to apply.