Student Support Associate (Middle School)

Our Commitment:

Amber Charter Schools understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation/affectional preference, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, and gender identity or expression), sexual and reproductive health decisions, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, age, familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, pregnancy status, uniformed service, military and veteran status, employment status, disability, political affiliation, height, weight or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Position Overview

Join a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference in students’ lives. As a Student Support Associate, you’ll be a trusted champion for our scholars—offering encouragement, guidance, and personalized support to help them navigate academic challenges and reach their full potential. In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with students, collaborate with teachers and families, and help foster a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child feels seen and supported. Your impact will go beyond the classroom as you contribute to school events and bring our community closer together.

We’re looking for someone who brings passion, empathy, and strong communication skills to the table—and who thrives in a collaborative, student-centered environment. A flexible schedule is a plus, as you’ll occasionally participate in evening events that celebrate and uplift our school community.

Essential Responsibilities

Contribute to Planning and Delivering Rigorous and Engaging High-Dose Tutoring

• Support the academic progress of students
• Assistant in the implementation of coherent, research-based intervention and supports, aligned to content and grade level specific scope and sequence guiding documents.
• Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom.
• Guided by classroom teachers, modify, differentiate and extend learning experiences to engage all students. with disabilities, and integrate  Instructional Education Plan (IEP) recommendations as appropriate.
• Guided by classroom teachers, modify, differentiate and extend learning experiences to engage all ELL students.

Support the Assessment of Student Learning

• Contribute to the tracking of student proficiency and progress towards achieving learning objectives with formative and summative assessment tools.
• Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals.
• Guided by classroom teachers, use student data to improve instruction and personal practice.

Create a Safe and Responsive Learning Environment

• Encourage the development of the AMBER core values.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a warm and firm learning environment that allows students to feel safe, take risks and be creative.
• Model, practice and reinforce developmentally-appropriate rules and behaviors using clear and consistent procedures.
• Support the implementation of behavioral management plans with individual students as needed
• Build positive and supportive partnerships with families.
• Guided by classroom teachers, communicate with families frequently and effectively, to provide them with information about instructional programs and student progress (report cards, parent/teacher conferences, etc.), maximize participation and respond to their concerns.
• Assist with lunch and recess duty

Contribute to a Collaborative and Cohesive Staff Learning Community

• Model life-long learning through professional development and individual growth activities.
• Show evidence of utilizing constructive feedback to enhance the quality of learning experiences for students.
• Demonstrate teamwork, actively modeling cooperation and helpfulness for students.
• Engage in respectful and critical dialogue to contribute to the school’s evolution.
• Maintain optimism and flexibility throughout the year.
• Encourage and support the growth of colleagues.
• Serve on school-based committees.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• New York State Teacher Assistant Certification
• Experience teaching, tutoring and/or interaction with children of varied ages
• Familiarity with high-quality curriculum programs.
• Must have the ability to attend evening events periodically.
• Strong command of all Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
• A high degree of comfort and confidence engaging children in learning and interfacing with parents/caregivers.
• Commitment to create and maintain a safe and responsive learning environment.
• Capacity to develop strong relationships based on trust, respect, effective communication, and common goals.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and initiatives, strong attention to detail and excellent time management.
• Completion and pass pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years experience working with children in a afterschool, daycare, camp or school setting
• Interest in pursuing a teaching career is highly encouraged
• Ability to speak, write and understand Spanish fluently

Amber’s Expectations

• Regular attendance and punctuality  
• Maintain a professional appearance 
• Organizational fit for Amber culture, that is, exhibit the Amber Traits of Achievement, Community, Responsibility, Honesty and Respect  

 Equipment: 

• Laptop, Promethean board, classroom, and office equipment 

Work Environment/Physical Effort:  

• Regularly required to sit, stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, speak loudly and clearly, visually observe, hear, operate a computer, and other classroom, school and office equipment, reach with hands and arms, bend down, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 20 pounds. Work is being performed in a traditional multi-floor school environment with limited to no elevator access.

Work Schedule

• 10 month work schedule

Compensation: 

Amber Charter Schools strictly follow a salary schedule for each role to ensure our continued commitment towards pay equity. The expected salary range or this role is $34,278 - $58,523, depending on verified relevant work experience, highest level of completed education, and required certifications and/or licenses for the role. This is an exempt position.

Who We Are:

In addition to Amber’s competitive salaries, Amber offers opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package starting on day 1,  including medical plans averaging a $55 employee contribution monthly for single coverage (with dependent options available and averaging $92-$124 per month), dental & vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after 1-year, various supplemental benefit options such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, pre-tax commuter & transit benefits and flexible spending/health reimbursement accounts, longevity and referral bonuses, generous paid time off, access to a federal student loan debt reduction program, professional development and a friendly work environment.