All Other Positions Elementary School Academic Assistant

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Start Date: SY26-27

Salary Range: $30,000 - $35,000, commensurate with experience

ABOUT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ACADEMY

Booker T. Washington Academies (BTWA) in New Haven, CT, serves K-4 scholars at its Elementary campus and grades 5-8 at its Middle School campus. Founded in 2014 around Booker T. Washington's credo-"Excellence is doing common things in uncommon ways"-BTWA balances a rigorous academic program with the cultivation of morals, character, self-discipline, responsibility for one's actions, lifestyle, work ethic, and educational uplift.

About the Opportunity

Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary campus is seeking a full-time Academic Assistant to join our inclusive, equity-centered team. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with teachers to support classroom instruction, school operations, and the overall student experience. Academic Assistants play an important role in supporting, and contributing to, a positive learning environment that helps foster positive student experience and outcomes, both academically and socially.

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Key Responsibilities of the Role

As the Associate Dean of Instruction (Humanities Focus) at BTWA ES, you will be primarily responsible for:

1. Support for Teachers & Staff

• Support teachers with classroom routines, lesson preparation, and essential administrative tasks.
• Help organize and maintain classroom materials, resources, and equipment.
• Coordinate with teachers to ensure smooth implementation of academic and enrichment programs.

2. Student Support

• Provide academic support to students, including tutoring, small-group help, and assistance with assignments.
• Monitor and encourage student engagement, contributing to focused, joyful, and supportive classroom environments.
• Support students throughout the day in core content classes and enrichment blocks.

3. Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate records and documentation, including attendance and basic student information.
• Assist with scheduling and organizing parent-teacher conferences, meetings, and school events.
• Support the preparation and distribution of school communications, newsletters, and family updates.

5. Collaboration, Programmatic Support, & Contribution Beyond the Classroom

• Support common school routines - Contribute to smooth, safe, and joyful daily operations by supporting arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and transitions with consistency and care.
• Build community through homeroom/advisory support - Help create welcoming homeroom or advisory spaces that foster authentic relationships, community-building, and positive social-emotional development.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in an educational setting is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher - Coursework in education, child development, psychology, or a related field is a plus.
• Interest in pursuing a career in education, including potential participation in BTWA/ECS's Resident Teacher Pathway.
• Experience working with students in a teaching, mentoring, tutoring, camp counseling, or youth development setting.
• Prior experience in a school environment supporting teachers, students, or classroom routines.
• Experience supporting diverse learners, including multilingual students and students with IEPs or 504 plans, is helpful but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

At Elevate Charter Schools, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on the skills and qualifications required for the role. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role.

The salary range for an Academic Assistant is $30,000 to $35,000, commensurate with experience and qualification.

Elevate Charter Schools is committed to providing a supportive work environment and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.