Instructional Aide, Ola Program (7 hours/10 months), King Open
About The Position
The King Open School is committed to fostering a learning environment where every student can monitor their own learning, understand the role of effort, and succeed both independently and cooperatively. Through differentiated instruction and academic rigor, the school aims to develop critical thinking, collaboration skills, and a strong work ethic in students, preparing them for productive citizenship. Family involvement is highly valued, with a commitment to connecting families with their child's learning and school activities. The school emphasizes the importance of positive attitudes and perceptions, shared responsibility, and authentic respect for diversity, incorporating culturally responsive pedagogy to create a safe, orderly, and high-achieving community. Students are provided with opportunities to acquire, integrate, and apply content knowledge meaningfully to explore the ever-changing world. Data-informed instructional decisions are made to close learning gaps and increase student achievement. The Olå Program is a two-way bilingual program (Portuguese-English) where students receive instruction in both languages, with half the day dedicated to English and the other half to Portuguese. Students are taught in single or mixed-grade cohorts, promoting bilingual and bicultural skills.
Requirements
- Minimum of an Associate's degree, or 48 college credits.
- 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.
- Proficiency in English and Portuguese required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Previous coursework in the education of elementary-grade children is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of the classroom teacher to create a learning environment where each child feels valued and is progressing at an optimal rate.
- Help ensure that each child becomes a successful learner and proficient in English and Portuguese.
- Assist the classroom teacher in implementing a curriculum based on children's individual developmental needs in the context of a classroom community of learners.
- 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.
- Assist the teacher in providing daily activities that integrate learning across the curriculum.
- Work with pupils individually and in small group activities.
- Assist in the documentation of pupil progress.
- Assist in making/preparing instructional materials.
- Perform other duties as designated by the classroom teacher and principal.
- Assist the teacher with recess supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
