Instructional Aide, Ola Program (7.5 hours), King Open
About The Position
The Instructional Aide will 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. The Instructional Aide will help ensure that each child becomes a successful learner and proficient in English and Portuguese. The Instructional Aide will 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. Our Olå Program is a Portuguese-English, two-way bilingual program. Students receive instruction in both English and Portuguese. Half of the day is devoted to English instruction. The second half is devoted to Portuguese instruction. Students are taught in single (occasionally mixed) grade cohorts. Students receive instruction promoting their bilingual and bicultural skills.
Requirements
- Proficiency in English and Portuguese required.
Nice To Haves
- 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
- 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, which 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
