Early Childhood Hourly Instructional Aide (0.5 FTE), Tobin

Cambridge Public Schools • Cambridge, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Aide will work under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher to create a preschool learning environment where each student feels valued and can progress at an optimal rate, developing a strong sense of self and a healthy respect for others in a diverse community. The Instructional Aide will be responsible for providing the social/emotional and academic support for the diverse group of learners. The Instructional Aide will also meet regularly with the classroom teacher to plan and discuss the needs of the students and the overall classroom environment. Assisting students during lunch and recess will be a duty. Toileting of students is also a duty that an individual may be expected and required to perform as a paraprofessional employed by the Cambridge Public Schools.

Requirements

• Associates degree or 48 college credits from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Previous Montessori training or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a preschool learning environment where each student feels valued and can progress at an optimal rate.
• Develop a strong sense of self and a healthy respect for others in a diverse community.
• Provide social/emotional and academic support for diverse learners.
• Meet regularly with the classroom teacher to plan and discuss student needs and the overall classroom environment.
• Assist students during lunch and recess.
• Perform toileting of students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree