1st Grade Assistant Teacher

Wissahickon Charter School is looking for an Assistant Teacher for the first grade at our Fernhill campus. The Assistant Teacher position includes classroom and recess duties.

Serving as an Assistant Teacher is an excellent opportunity to improve the academic and social-emotional outcomes of children from across the city of Philadelphia.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Assisting the lead teachers during lessons

Leading students in small breakout groups guided by the teachers' direction

Instructing students one-on-one when necessary

Communicating daily with the lead teachers

Supporting classroom management and student discipline follow-up

Substitute teach when a first grade lead teacher is out and substitute teach in the relevant grade-band for specialists (PE, Art, etc) who are out

Holding students accountable to individual classroom rules and Wissahickon Charter School

WCS) rules

Completing administrative duties for the classroom as necessary (data entry, homework

review, filing, making copies)

Supporting students using the "Talk it Out" method for resolving conflicts

Understanding and applying Responsive Classroom (RC) techniques when interacting with

students and colleagues

Noticing and conveying uncharacteristic student behavior to teachers, counselors or other

administration to ensure students' well being

Recess Duties include but are not limited to :

Ensuring the welfare and safety of the students at all times

Engaging students on various levels from group activities and sports to conversations

Supporting students on a one-on-one basis if necessary

Being mindful of other community members sharing outdoor space with our students and

ensuring our students' safety

Encouraging environmental exploration if possible

Interacting with students in a friendly but professional manner

Holding students accountable to all WCS rules

Enforcing disciplinary action with consistency when infractions occur

Supporting students using the "Talk it Out" method and understanding and applying

Responsive Classroom (RC) techniques when interacting with students

Noticing and conveying uncharacteristic student behavior to teachers, counselors or other

administration to ensure students' well being

General Expectations include but are not limited to :

Being on time and present in your role each day

Conducting yourself in a professional manner at all times

Understanding what constitutes appropriate interactions with students and other staff members

Ensuring adult conversations are held in spaces provided for adults

Wearing business casual clothing with the understanding that ATs will go outdoors each day in

all seasons

Limiting cell phone and other electronic use to break times or when emergencies arise; always

away from students when possible

Contacting your supervisor and lead teacher when you are unable to come to work via phone

Hours and Compensation :

This is a salaried, 10-month position that runs daily from 8 am to 4 pm when school is in session. The salary is $32,000 and includes fully employer-paid medical, dental and vision benefits for the employee and any spouse or dependents.

How to Apply

To be considered, visit our website at and click on the Apply Now button.

Wissahickon Charter School is committed to hiring a diverse staff and encourages those from traditionally under-represented backgrounds to apply.

Wissahickon Charter School does not discriminate in hiring or employment, or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or other programs.