Paraprofessional (Spanish Speaking)

OUR MISSION

The BRICK Education Network (BEN) mission is to relentlessly knock down all barriers to students’ academic success. Our innovative model aligns an individualized excellent education with the necessary family supports to make sure each and every child can succeed. It’s our vision that each and every child will have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential.

To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://www.brickeducation.org

BRICK currently has schools in two regions: Newark, New Jersey, and Buffalo, New York.

Gateway Academy Charter School was formed this past summer by merging Achieve Community Charter School (K-8) and People's Preparatory Charter School (9-12), two schools that having been serving students and families in Newark for 13 years. As a full K-12 continuum, we start our college-focused academic programming in kindergarten and yield better results for Newark students for generations to come. We are so much more than a school; we are a full ecosystem of supports that spans from cradle to career. We provide our families with free wraparound services like prenatal care, career services, and housing support. Our high school alumni receive up to six years of post-graduate assistance. Gateway Academy attracts a diverse staff devoted to nurturing our students’ intellect and identities in order to prepare them to graduate from college and to chart their own course.

To learn more about our Newark location, Gateway Academy, please visit: https://www.gatewayacademy.org

Benefits

Joining the BRICK Education Network is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting entrepreneurial organization. BEN’s unique approach to transforming public education puts successful students and world-class schools at the center of vibrant communities. Powered by diverse leaders and a commitment to fighting the status quo, BRICK is building resilient, intelligent, creative kids by equipping them with a high-quality, nurturing education and thriving, engaged families to support their success from cradle to career.

Overview

Role: The BRICK Education Network (BEN) seeks to hire a dual-language Teacher Associate that can support in translating material for non-English speaking scholars. The candidate must be dual language and be fluent in both English and Spanish. The Teacher Associate will ensure their students receive the required instruction according to the BEN curriculum, maintain student records regarding grades and attendance, and consult with school administrators on their responsibilities. 

Essential Functions

The employee’s primary duties include (but not limited to) the following:

● Execute the network created unit and lesson plans to accelerate student learning

● Build a classroom community by investing in students/families and the iDream values (Innovation, Diligence, Respect, Empathy, A+ Self Control & Model Student)

● Create a positive, safe and collaborative classroom environment for students

● Attend all department, grade and staff meeting, including regular data analysis meetings 

● Collaborate with coaches and peers to share best practices

● Participate in weekly and biweekly meetings with coach and implement next steps urgently 

● Exemplify the BRICK core values (Faithful Commitment, Relentlessness, Compassion, Savvy Ambition, Restless Improvement and Accountability)

● Utilize data from interim assessments and exit tickets to drive instruction 

● Remain empathetic to students’ previous experiences when observing and responding to their behavior 

● Demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds

● Support all student learning styles 

● Teach and enforce the school-wide systems and structures

Qualifications and Skills:

● An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students;

● An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;

● An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills;

● A valid New Jersey Substitute Teacher Certificate. If a candidate does not have this, it will need to be requested through the county.

● Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

Salary, Goals and Employment Period

● Salary Range: Competitive compensation package

● Employment Period: Eleven Months

● Retirement and Health Benefits are included with full time employment

BRICK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.