Teacher Assistant

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has eight campuses that serve over 3,500 students from pre-K through 12th grade.

Organizational MindsetsWe believe that every individual who works at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy must embody key mindsets.Commitment to and belief in CNCAs mission and visionBelief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the workCommitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that visionSolution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the sameCommitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approachCommitment to equity, diversity and inclusionStrong self-awareness and ability to reflectAbility to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization CNCA AnchorsEXCELLENCE: We prepare our students to be social justice centered community members who are prepared for college, career, and/or technical pathways through outstanding education. We support staff in all positions to reach their highest levels of professional growth and development. EQUITY: We recognize, value, and support the individuality and experiences of all students and employees. To advance and achieve just outcomes, we respond to and meet their unique emotional, psychological, social, and learning needs.COMMUNITY: We are committed to our communitys joy and diversity and celebrate the richness of the cultural and environmental contexts in which our students and families live.INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work.JOY: We embrace high expectations while fostering curiosity, passion and a love of learning.

By honoring the strengths and unique gifts of our students, families, and educators, we create communities where growth and celebration go hand in hand.BELONGING: We cultivate a culture in which all Camino students, staff, parents, and stakeholders feel welcomed, heard, included, respected, and appreciated. The OpportunityUnder the supervision of School Leadership and a classroom teacher, the Teacher Assistant Art & Dance supports CNCA students by supporting instruction and performing supplemental activities which encourage students to meet their educational goals. Responsibilities The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude the duties from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

Assist the Art and Dance teachers in performing specific duties as assignedAssist the Arts and Dance teachers in creating an environment that is conductive to learning as appropriate to the maturity and interest of the studentsSet up equipment for art and dance activitiesEncourage safety habits in all activitiesTake all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitiesAssist in the maintenance and storage of supplies and equipmentIn collaboration with the classroom teachers, assist in executing lesson plans for studentsRegularly report on student progress, identifying strengths and needs to assist the team in making program modifications for studentsCarry out tasks assigned by the teachers for students (including filing, paperwork, photocopying, working with small groups of students, and one-on-one tutoring)Assist in maintenance of student records of attendance and achievementCollaborate with other teachers to meet the needs of individual studentsSupport in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of studentsWork closely with students and their families to promote personal growth and successParticipate in regularly scheduled meetings with grade level team, administrators, and service providers as necessarySupervise students during recess and lunch timeOther duties as assigned