Job Description

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Mind. Body. Spirit

School Monitor and Learning Assistant

At Brillante Academy, we believe:

• Every child possesses inherent dignity & infinite potential.
• Parents are the first educators.
• Learning and excelling in two languages (English and Spanish) builds bridges, opens doors, and strengthens minds.
• Truth, Goodness, and Beauty cultivate the mind, body, and spirit of every child.

About Brillante Academy

Brillante Academy Public Charter School opened its doors in August 2023 and currently serves over 350 students from the Rio Grande Valley in the Mission area and surrounding communities. In the 2025-2026 school year, Brillante will have PreK3 through 3rd grade and will continue to grow one grade-level a year until 8th grade. Over the next decade, we plan to expand our network across the state of Texas to serve over 7,000 students. The Charter Management Organization (CMO) for Brillante Academy is Seton Education Partners , a Catholicly inspired organization that also manages the Seton Teaching Fellows missionary program and El Camino , an optional after-school Catholic faith formation program. Seton Education Partners is also the CMO for our sister schools, the Brilla Schools Network , which are having a transformational impact in Bronx, NY.

Why Brillante? 

Brillante Academy is a two-way, dual language school that aims to empower our scholars and community through an innovative approach that combines personalized blended learning and co-teaching with a classical approach to education. We focus on teaching the whole child, instilling a deep sense of character through our core values (courage, justice, wisdom, and self-control) while setting a high bar for academic achievement and teaching a content-rich curriculum that has stood the test of time. All in service of preparing our scholars for excellence in high school, college and beyond. Our scholars acquire and master English and Spanish to become bilingual and biliterate citizens who will leave a lasting positive impact on their community as problem solvers, advocates, and contributors. Brillante’s commitment to holistic child development is paralleled with its commitment to creating a joyful community for families and staff.  You can learn more about mission and approach on ou r website.

Founding team members of Brillante will play an instrumental leadership role in bringing our vision to life and grow their impact while contributing to building our school from the ground up. up.

Position Overview

We're looking for a dedicated and mission-driven team member to join our school community. support students throughout the day. This role provides student support and supervision during key transitions, including escorting students during arrival and dismissal, and supervising lunch and recess to ensure a safe, joyful environment. In addition, this position serves as a 3rd grade Teaching Assistant , supporting small-group and Science instruction. This is a great opportunity for someone studying education or pursuing teacher certification who wants hands-on classroom experience.

Qualifications 

• Belief in the Brillante Academy mission, model and values
• High School Diploma or GED 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience working with elementary aged students, strong preferred

Diversity & Inclusivity 

We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or backgrounds of the students we will serve.

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