Teacher’s Assistant

Reporting To: Principal

Position Type: Part-Time 

Pay Range: $14 - $15 per hour (DOE) 

Contact: joinourteam@ecsonline.org 

About ECS 

The mission of the Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is to reimagine public education in low-income communities of color to prepare conscious, critical thinkers who are equipped to graduate from college and create a more equitable and sustainable world. Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is a non-profit charter management organization with a growing network of free public schools in south Los Angeles. Environmental Charter Schools create and refine engaging, project-based, environmentally-themed, arts-integrated, social-justice driven, interdisciplinary curricula, and assessments. 

Since its inception in 2000, ECS has been providing students with a unique learning experience that utilizes environmental service-learning to inspire our students to find authentic meaning in their studies. ECS now proudly serves over 1,200 students at two middle schools (Gardena and Inglewood) and two high schools (Lawndale and Gardena). ECS’ student achievement outcomes include: ECHS Lawndale ranks in the top 2% of public high schools in U.S. News & World Report, 100% of students graduate high school with the coursework necessary for admission to a four-year college or university, and 97% of students are admitted into a four-year college. Most of our students will be the first in their family to graduate from college. 

The Opportunity

Environmental Charter Schools is seeking a Teacher’s Assistant who is passionate about preparing low-income students of color for life and college success.

Responsibilities 

• Assist teachers with the implementation of distance learning 

  • Monitor student progress and attendance

  • Support students with technology challenges

  • Call parents and students to help them get on Zoom classes

  • Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials and/or skills introduced and outlined by teaching staff

• Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by teaching staff

• Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback

• Model a personal code of ethics aligned with ECS Mission and Vision

• Maintain high expectations for all students and a deep belief that all students can learn 

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Comfort with technology platforms, or ability to learn quickly

• Demonstrates an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude towards students of various age groups, temperaments, and abilities (particularly those exhibiting specialized needs)

• Exhibit the ability to handle confidential information and materials

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators

• Familiarity with the ECS Education program preferred

• Commitment to the success of all students and the ECS mission, vision, and values

This job primarily operates on a school site and in classrooms, and utilizes typical office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.). Physical demands include: positioning to lift (should be able to lift up to 30 pounds to waist high), carry, push, and/or pull, kneel, stoop, crouch and bend. Generally, the job is 60% Stationary and 40% moving/traversing. Travel required for visits to other local school sites or the Home Office (as needed).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. ECS does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. ECS complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resource Administrator at (310) 214-3408.