Part-time Elementary Program Teaching Assistant

“I Have a Dream”-ID is an after school, academic, and enrichment program. We provide long-term, year-around academic, social-emotional and enrichment programming for students from early elementary school through high school and post-secondary education.

“I Have a Dream” Foundation – ID is seeking part-time Program Teaching Assistants for our elementary program supporting 2nd and 3rd graders. Program is located at Bellevue Elementary School Campus.

Service Position Title: Part-time Program Assistant

Immediate Supervisor: Dream Program Teacher

Position Summary: Assist in supporting our students (“Dream Scholars”) in literacy and math activities, outdoor time, art, play and other enrichment programming.

· Support Program Teacher in leading classroom activities.

· Develop meaningful relationships and provide individualized support Dream Scholar that supports their academic, social-emotional development.

· Help facilitate and implement program activities.

· Mentor, teach and support students; function as a positive role model.

· Attend occasional parent engagement activities.

· Participate in staff trainings, retreat, and other required professional development activities.

Requirements:

· Experience in, and passion for, working with children.

· Strong interpersonal & organizational skills, collaborative, team-player.

· Belief in the whole-child approach to education and associated systems for student success.

· Multi-cultural respect and sensitivity

· Collaborative, flexibility, adaptable, energetic.

Preferred skills (not required):

· Spanish language experience/education (not required).

· Interested in early childhood education.

Compensation & Terms

· Part-time, salary; compensation TBD (based upon skills, experience).

· Five sick days

· Paid Federal Holidays

· Part-time school vacations

· 2 weeks paid vacation

How to apply: Email letter and resume to: laura@ihdfidaho.org

Please call Executive Director, Laura Rose-Lewis, with any questions: 208-204-4199