Academic Assistant | Elementary School

Elevate Charter Schools · United States

Position Title: Academic Assistant Location: Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary School (BTWA ES) | New Haven, CT Reports To: School Principal Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt Start Date: 7/15 (SY26-27) Salary Range: $30,000 - $35,000, commensurate with experience

ABOUT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ACADEMY

• 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.
• Assist with supervision during arrival, lunch/recess, transitions, dismissal, and other common school routines.
• Provide classroom coverage and support as needed.

• 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.
• Assist with supervision of extracurricular activities, school events, and community‑building experiences.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to enhance the academic and social experience for all students.

• 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.

• Help manage and update the inventory of instructional materials and supplies.
• Assist with the coordination and upkeep of educational technology and classroom tools.

• 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.
• Strengthen school-wide systems and traditions — Support the design and implementation of school-wide routines, rituals, and celebrations—including exhibitions, performances, and community events that uplift BTWA’s identity and celebrate scholar voice.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives — Take ownership of special projects and shared responsibilities that advance BTWA’s mission and enhance scholars’ academic and character development.
• Model professionalism and a growth mindset — Approach all responsibilities with reliability, flexibility, and a commitment to contributing positively to the broader school community.

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in an educational setting is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, youth development, social‑emotional learning, restorative practices, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Ability to help create classroom environments where students feel safe, supported, and challenged.
• Comfort with basic educational technology (e.g., Chromebooks, Google Suite, learning platforms).
• Familiarity with culturally responsive practices, restorative approaches, or social‑emotional learning frameworks.
• A reflective mindset and personal accountability for supporting student growth and positive school culture.
• Deep alignment with the mission and values of Elevate Charter Schools and Booker T. Washington Academy, including a steadfast belief in the potential of every student.

• 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.

• Mission-Driven: In addition to deeply aligning and embodying the mission and values of ECS and BTWA, you believe in the brilliance and promise of all students, particularly students of color, and want to be part of their success story.
• Growth-Oriented: You welcome feedback, are deeply reflective on your personal practices, and are constantly seeking to improve your craft.
• Entrepreneurial: You are flexible, solutions-focused, and energized by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.
• Collaborative: You thrive in a team-based culture and believe that collective effort drives school success.
• Commitment to Excellence: You hold yourself, and others, to the highest of standards and have a student-centric, “whatever it takes” mentality to create a learning community where all students and stakeholders can grow and thrive.

• Mobility: Ability to move around the school building and classrooms, attend meetings, and participate in professional development activities.
• Vision: Clear vision to engage with students and stakeholders in a variety of settings and to monitor classrooms/school environments for student safety and well-being.
• Hearing: Ability to hear conversations and presentations in various settings.
• Communication: Clear speech to effectively communicate with teachers, staff, administrators, and families/caregivers.
• Occasional Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry light materials (such as books and documents), bend or reach to access files or materials, and stand for extended periods during meetings or presentations.
• Stamina: Ability to lead instruction across the school day with sustained energy and focus.