Teaching Assistant Jobs in California

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The Mission Preparatory School, a TK-8, college-preparatory, tuition-free, public charter school in San Francisco’s Mission District, is accepting applications for the role of Teaching Assistant for the 2026-27 school year! The Mission Preparatory School (Mission Prep) is a high-performing, single site, TK–8 public charter school in San Francisco’s Mission District, serving nearly 500 students. Driven by the belief that students can achieve at the highest levels with personalized support and high expectations, Mission Prep delivers a rigorous, engaging educational experience that empowers every student to thrive and become lifelong learners. In partnership with our youth and their community of caregivers, our work centers in equipping our prepsters with the knowledge, skills, and strength of character needed to succeed in college and become leaders in their communities. We are committed to creating inclusive learning environments centering restorative, trauma-informed, and healing justice practices. Celebrating fifteen years, Mission Prep has established itself as one of the leading single-site charter schools in the region and the country. With results that regularly surpass the most well-funded charter networks, Mission Prep has received recognition for being within the top public schools in the Bay Area. Mission Prep seeks teachers, leaders and administrators who embody our PREP values of being prepared, respectful, engaged and persevering. If you are a committed, kind, and hard-working leader who is excited to make a difference in the lives of students in San Francisco’s Mission District, we invite you to join our passionate and innovative team. We strongly encourage people of color and bilingual candidates to apply. For more information, please visit www.missionpreparatory.org.

Responsibilities
● Uphold the mission and vision of Mission Prep

● Support and implement rigorous, standards-aligned, objective-driven instructional plans and assessments

● Support classrooms in the event of classroom teacher absences

● Support student performance data in school tracking systems

● Analyze and use data to inform and adjust instruction

● Provide individualized, differentiated support to ensure all students reach mastery

● Carry out and foster school-wide systems, routines, and expectations

● Participate actively in professional development and professional learning communities

● Use feedback and observations to improve performance

● Complete administrative and operational duties in accordance with school needs and deadlines

● Coordinate and participate in school-wide events, including community meetings, field trips, and other activities

Mindset

● You think strategically, always Prepared and present

● You build systems, knowing that structures aid accountability and foster greater learning.

● You have high regard and Respect for the work. Your students and colleagues love to learn from you.

● You are committed and know that providing high-quality, culturally and rigorous instruction is a pathway to equity and liberation for our students.

● You are actively Engaged in deconstructing systems of oppression and committed to always keep learning.

● You believe in Persevering and know its potential for enhancing learning & fostering new learning.

● You are excited by collaboration and know that the best outcomes come from a group of people, not just the mind of one.

● You have a heart for our Prepsters and your approach is grounded in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Required Qualifications

● Two years of college (48 units), or A. A. degree (or higher), or Pass the Parapro Assessment (up to 3 hours of paid time offered for testing completion)

● Excellent verbal and written communications skills

● Strong organizational capacity

● Experience analyzing and using data to inform practice

● Openness to feedback and commitment to developing continually as a professional educator

● Accountability for student achievement outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

● CLAD/BCLAD certification

● Bilingual (English/Spanish)

● Urban teaching experience

● Bachelor’s degree

● Appropriate CA teaching credential or verified enrollment in teacher credentialing program

Start Date:

Immediate Start

Time Commitment:

This position is 1.0 FTE (full-time Non exempt) and follows an 11-month work year with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families through nightly events, overnight field trips, and weekend activities are required.

Schedule:
7:30A- 4:00PM Salary and Compensation: Salary scales are based on years of experience and expertise. Scales are competitive with other charter school organizations and local districts.

Salary base range:

$28.84+ DOE See Salary Schedule for additional compensation details.

How to Apply:
People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in applying for a position at Mission Prep, please submit the following application materials to jobs@missionpreparatory.org.
● Resume
● Cover letter
○ In addition to telling us about your experience, please address the following questions in your letter:

○ How does race & equity inform your work? Why?

○ What interests you most about a role at Mission Prep?

● Professional references.

Please submit a separate document with three names, as well as their email address, and phone number.

Mission Preparatory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Pay: From $28.84 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person