Acting Instructional Aide, Kindergarten (7 Hours), King

Cambridge Public Schools • Cambridge, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist the classroom teacher in implementing a curriculum based on children's individual developmental needs in the context of a classroom community of learners. Specifically, the instructional aide will work as an assistant teacher under the direction of the classroom teacher and principal. The aide will assist the classroom teacher with planning, developing, and providing a creative learning environment focused on high academic achievement, excellence in teaching, respect for differences, and collaborative relationships. They will assist the teacher in providing daily activities, which integrate learning across the curriculum. They will work with pupils individually and in small group activities. In addition, the instructional aide will assist in the documentation of pupil progress, making/preparing instructional materials, and performing other duties as designated by the classroom teacher and principal. The aide will also assist the teacher with recess supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, minimum of Associates degree, or 48 college credits.
• Previous coursework in the education of elementary-grade children is preferred.
• Previous successful classroom experience with students in an urban, multicultural setting, preferably at the elementary level.
• Demonstrated ability to respect diversity and help children develop a positive self-image as successful learners.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in planning, developing, and providing a creative learning environment focused on high academic achievement, excellence in teaching, respect for differences, and collaborative relationships.
• Assist the teacher in providing daily activities, which integrate learning across the curriculum.
• Work with pupils individually and in small group activities.
• Assist in the documentation of pupil progress, making/preparing instructional materials, and performing other duties as designated by the classroom teacher and principal.
• Assist the teacher with recess supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees