Elementary Instructional Assistant

Sugar Creek Charter•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

SCHOOL OVERVIEW Sugar Creek Charter Schools is proud to employ a dedicated and passionate team of leaders and role models committed to shaping the lives of our students. Our vision is to serve as many children as possible during their formative years, preparing them to become well-educated, productive citizens. Sugar Creek is uniquely positioned to educate and prepare all students for their future through a strong commitment to academic excellence and student development. Our mission is to eradicate generational poverty by providing a rigorous K–12 education focused on academic achievement, college and career readiness, and the life skills necessary for long-term success. INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT EXPECTATIONS Assist with instruction based on the educational needs, abilities, and achievement levels of individual students, aligned with the school’s mission and academic goals. Support students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and assist with mastery of assignments. Implement effective instructional strategies such as gradual release, scaffolding, differentiation, and small-group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher. Use assessment data to provide real-time, consistent feedback during instruction. Communicate, collaborate, and consult with teachers, school staff, administrators, and parents/guardians to support student success. Build positive, professional relationships with students, families, staff, and other stakeholders. Maintain high standards of professional practice and contribute to a culture of quality teaching and learning. Support a learning environment in which educators act as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners. Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and learning and a willingness to be coached. Remain coachable and actively seek feedback to improve instructional practices. Ensure student safety at all times through consistent supervision and adherence to the school-wide behavior plan.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate’s Degree (2-year degree) OR completion of at least 48 semester hours of college coursework
Knowledge of instructional practices and procedures, including those related to special education and specialized learning areas

Responsibilities

Assist with instruction based on the educational needs, abilities, and achievement levels of individual students, aligned with the school’s mission and academic goals.
Support students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and assist with mastery of assignments.
Implement effective instructional strategies such as gradual release, scaffolding, differentiation, and small-group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Use assessment data to provide real-time, consistent feedback during instruction.
Communicate, collaborate, and consult with teachers, school staff, administrators, and parents/guardians to support student success.
Build positive, professional relationships with students, families, staff, and other stakeholders.
Maintain high standards of professional practice and contribute to a culture of quality teaching and learning.
Support a learning environment in which educators act as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and learning and a willingness to be coached.
Remain coachable and actively seek feedback to improve instructional practices.
Ensure student safety at all times through consistent supervision and adherence to the school-wide behavior plan.