Academic Assistant

Colorado Early Colleges•Aurora District, CO

4d•$32,414 - $32,414•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Assistant works under the supervision of the Academic Dean and collaborates with certified professional staff to reinforce student learning and behavior in the classroom. The assistant may also substitute in classrooms as needed. The position is full-time and based at Aurora High School in Aurora, Colorado, with 180 contact days. The anticipated start date is November 9, 2026, and the listed salary is $32,414 per year. Offers are conditional upon a successful background check and references. The selected applicant must verify legal authorization to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment. Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer. Applications may be reviewed and hiring decisions made before the application deadline.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment is preferred.
A substitute license is preferred.
Experience working with students is preferred.
Successful background check and references are required for an employment offer.
Verify legal authorization to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
A substitute license.
Experience working with students.

Responsibilities

Uphold CEC’s beliefs as stated on the CEC website.
Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement programs as directed by certified instructional staff.
Assist and guide students in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills as directed by certified instructional staff.
Assist certified instructional staff with administering and correcting classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
Support classroom behavior management, minimize disruptions, maintain a safe and orderly classroom, and help ensure students remain on task.
Follow classroom instructors’ lesson plans to support a consistent and continuing learning experience.
Log daily student attendance and grades into IC for each class as required by CEC policy.
Assist instructors with student and parent communication as requested.
Assist with remote-classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs, as requested.
Help monitor students during free periods.
Participate in professional development as requested by the Academic Dean.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Substitute in classrooms as needed.