Careers

Founding K-8th Grade Teaching Assistant

Role Summary

As a Founding Teaching Assistant (TA) at DBAE, you support a joyful, safe, and academically rigorous learning environment grounded in arts integration, project-based learning (PBL), and restorative practices. You help implement classroom routines, provide small‑group and one‑on‑one support, facilitate transitions and supervision, and partner with teachers to ensure every student can do and be their best.

Core Competencies

Instructional Support: Provides targeted small‑group/1:1 support; reinforces lessons; uses teacher-provided materials and pacing.
Culture & Behavior: Implements Teach Like a Champion (TLAC) routines and restorative justice (RJ) practices; maintains calm, consistent expectations.
Arts-Integrated Mindset: Encourages creative expression and helps connect arts to core content.
Inclusion & Equity: Supports students with diverse learning needs (SPED/ELL/MLL); follows accommodations/modifications per teacher direction and student plans.
Communication: Uses clear, professional communication with students, staff, and families; supports outreach via ClassDojo as directed.
Reliability & Initiative: Punctual, prepared, solutions‑oriented, and adaptable in a startup school environment.
Data & Tech: Assists with assessments (e.g., MAP, i‑Ready) and classroom technology per staff guidance; protects student data (FERPA).

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Instructional Support
- Reinforce instruction during whole-group, small-group, and independent work.
- Implement TLAC techniques (e.g., Threshold, Strong Start, Positive Framing, No Opt Out) to support engagement.
- Prepare materials, centers, and manipulatives; support arts‑integrated tasks and PBL activities.
Student Supervision & Safety
- Supervise hallways, arrival/dismissal, recess, lunch, and transitions per assignments.
- Maintain safety by following DBAE protocols, RJ discipline flowchart, and staff directions; escalate safety concerns promptly.
Inclusion & SPED/ELL Support
- Implement teacher-directed accommodations/modifications and behavior plans.
- Document support provided as directed (e.g., daily notes, logs) while maintaining confidentiality (FERPA/IDEA).
Assessment & Data Support
- Set up devices, materials, and testing environments for assessments (e.g., MAP, i‑Ready); proctor per guidelines.
- Support data collection and organization as directed by the teacher/coach.
Family & Community Partnership
- Support teacher-led communication to families (e.g., reminders in ClassDojo, event logistics).
- Help prepare student work/exhibitions and arts showcases.
Operations & Founding Tasks
- Assist with classroom organization, bulletin boards, inventory, and common-space upkeep.
- Participate in trainings/meetings scheduled within part‑time hours when requested.

Minimum Qualifications (Recommended)

High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree or 60 college credits preferred).
Experience working with children in K–8 settings (school, after‑school, youth arts, camps, etc.).
Comfort supporting arts-integrated learning and PBL (training provided).
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
Pass fingerprint/background check and TB screening per Nevada requirements.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

Work Hours & Conditions

Up to 20 hours/week; specific schedules are assigned by the supervising teacher/leadership based on school need.
Hours are not guaranteed and may vary. Occasional evening events (e.g., showcases) may be requested within weekly limits.
This role is part-time, non-exempt and eligible for overtime per applicable law with prior written approval from leadership.

Physical Demands

Standing, sitting, walking, speaking, hearing, and seeing; frequent bending, reaching, and light lifting up to 30 lbs; ability to move quickly between spaces to maintain safety. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Growth Mindset

At DBAE, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of our educational model. The ideal candidate for this role will have a deep commitment to fostering a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom environment. They will embrace and celebrate the diverse identities and backgrounds of our students, creating a space where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered. Additionally, the candidate should embody a growth mindset, promoting the belief that all students can learn and succeed with effort, perseverance, and support.

We believe that every child has the potential to Do & Be anything. If you share this belief and are passionate about theatre arts education, we invite you to apply and join us in making a difference in the lives of our students.

As an equal opportunity employer, Do & Be Arts Academy of Excellence hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law. The physical demands of this role include standing, sitting, walking, clear communication via speech, vision, and hearing, using hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations, bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, and the ability to lift, carry, push or pull weights up to 30 pounds.