Classroom Assistant Substitute

California Schools Talent Collaborative•Greenfield, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Think Education is a California nonprofit founded in 1997 that partners with schools to provide programs during and outside the school day. The Classroom Assistant Substitute works under the direction of a classroom teacher to provide academic and classroom support to assigned students during the school day. The role supports students individually and in small groups, reinforces teacher-led lessons, encourages participation and task completion, and serves as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. The assistant follows teacher direction, school procedures, applicable student support plans, and practices that maintain a safe and nurturing environment. This substitute position works in partnership with a school district and may be assigned to various district sites based on daily staffing needs. A daily shift or location is not guaranteed. The substitute must be ready to travel between locations, respond promptly to open assignments, and commit to covering available shifts. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and the position is part-time at $22.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or E.D. required.
Have 48 semester units or 60 quarter units, and/or pass a pre-employment NCLB test.
Pass a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
Provide and maintain a negative TB test.
Have reliable transportation to meet the needs of the position.
Be available Monday through Friday for the entire shift schedule.
Be willing to travel to other sites to cover staff callouts and respond and commit to open shifts as they become available.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance on file with HR if operating a personal or company vehicle for work purposes.
Know basic instructional methods and strategies for reinforcing lessons and assignments.
Know foundational school subjects, including reading, written language, mathematics, and other assigned curriculum areas.
Understand age-appropriate student development, classroom routines, and practices that support engagement and positive behavior.
Know confidentiality, safe supervision, and basic recordkeeping practices in a school environment.
Be familiar with diverse community, city, and school district cultures and languages.
Provide one-to-one and small-group academic assistance under a classroom teacher’s direction.
Reinforce teacher-led instruction, help students remain on task, and encourage participation and effort.
Understand and follow oral and written directions, schedules, school procedures, and assigned student support strategies.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with students, teachers, and school staff.
Observe and report relevant information about student engagement, progress, behavior, safety, or changes in condition.
Establish and maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with students and adults.
Protect confidential information and use discretion in work-related communications.
Use common classroom materials, office equipment, and digital tools needed for assigned tasks.
Use word processing, typical office equipment, email, internet software, web browsing, electronic file management, Zoom, Google Classroom, and other digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Confirm which student or students are being supported and review the schedule, transitions, services, breaks, and safety or supervision needs.
Clarify daily learning goals, priority assignments, support strategies, behavior expectations, and student needs to monitor.
Support students with teacher-led lessons and assignments, including one-to-one assistance and teacher-directed small-group practice in subjects such as reading and math.
Reinforce concepts and skills using assigned materials, examples, practice activities, and age-appropriate prompts; encourage students to participate, persist, and complete tasks.
Help students stay focused and engaged through positive reinforcement and prompting as directed, following applicable support strategies and behavior plans.
Support instruction, small groups, transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned school-day activities while maintaining appropriate supervision.
Check in regularly with the teacher, share or receive updates, confirm priorities, respond to redirection, and ask for clarification when needed.
Observe student needs and communicate relevant information to teachers, school administrators, or parents as appropriate; promptly report behavior concerns, safety issues, or noticeable emotional or physical changes, and seek support if a situation escalates.
Protect student privacy and confidentiality and follow district communication protocols.
Help maintain a positive, safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment and remain actively engaged in assigned duties.
Prepare, organize, distribute, and collect instructional materials; assist with classroom setup and cleanup; and complete assigned clerical, recordkeeping, or student-learning documentation.
Share observations, incidents, and highlights and confirm the following day's schedule or changes.
Ensure students are safely dismissed or transitioned as assigned and follow school sign-out procedures when required.
Attend required staff meetings and training; follow CSTC, employer, and district policies; and represent CSTC and the school partner professionally and reliably.
Arrive punctually, clock in, follow school front-office sign-in procedures, and report directly to the assigned classroom.
Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials.
Assist with setup, breakdown, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.
Perform related duties as assigned.