Job Description:

Teacher Assistant

Candeo Schools | 2025-2026 School Year

Candeo Schools is seeking Teacher Assistants for the 2025-2026 school year.

At Candeo, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of both our students and educators. We seek dynamic, motivated individuals who thrive in an environment that values professional excellence, personal growth, and a passion for classical education. Our school culture is positive, results-driven, and mission-focused, dedicated to shaping young minds and hearts through a rigorous classical liberal arts curriculum.

Our high standards and no-excuses approach have established Candeo as a leader in Arizona education. We consistently produce top academic results, earning recognition as:
✅ #2 Best Charter Middle School in Arizona – U.S. News & World Report (2022 & 2024)
✅ #4 Best Charter Elementary School in Arizona – U.S. News & World Report (2022 & 2024)
✅ Core Knowledge School of Distinction – One of only 10 nationwide (2021)
✅ A Hillsdale College Curriculum School

Located in Peoria, Arizona, our beautiful K-8 campus serves 600 students with a resolute mission:
"To grow wisdom and virtue for a life well lived through rigorous, knowledge-based schooling in the classical liberal arts."

If you are eager to contribute to a school that prioritizes growth, excellence, and meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!

Job Responsibilities:

• Support lead teachers in implementing high-quality instruction aligned with the classical liberal arts model

• Provide academic assistance to students in small groups and one-on-one settings

• Reinforce strong classroom management and uphold school-wide expectations for behavior and discipline

• Prepare and organize instructional materials and classroom resources

• Assist with grading, record-keeping, and data tracking to support student progress monitoring

• Supervise students during transitions, recess, and lunch to ensure safety and positive interactions

• Support school events, assemblies, and extracurricular activities as needed

• Collaborate with teachers and staff to foster a culture of high expectations and achievement

• Step in and lead the classroom in the teacher’s absence, ensuring continuity of instruction and maintaining Candeo’s high academic and behavioral standards

• Engage in ongoing professional development to grow in knowledge and instructional skills

Job Requirements:

✅ Experience working with children in an educational setting, preferably in a classical, Core Knowledge, or Hillsdale-affiliated school
✅ Associate’s degree or higher (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
✅ Strong technical skills in Google Suite, Excel, and Microsoft Word
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✅ Ability to adapt and assist with various tasks in a dynamic school environment
✅ High level of initiative, professionalism, and dependability
✅ Passion for classical education and the pursuit of wisdom and virtue

Required:
📌 Ability to obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to employment

Position Details:

📌 Job Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
📌 Starting Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour (based on experience, education, and talent)

Benefits Include:
✔ 401(k) with employer matching
✔ Health, dental, and vision insurance
✔ Life insurance
✔ Paid time off (in accordance with Arizona law)
✔ Paid professional development opportunities

If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a high-achieving, mission-driven school, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join the Candeo team!