Instructional Aide

Oakmont Education•Dayton, OH

24d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director and at the direction of a classroom teacher, the Instructional Aide assists with classroom instruction for students’ regular and special needs. The aide works alongside the teacher as a positive role model, provides guidance and emotional support, and helps create a caring, supportive, purposeful, and stimulating learning environment. The role supports the organization’s academic goals, philosophy, policies, and mission.

Requirements

Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and building a strong, mission-driven organization.
Commitment to continued personal and professional growth and to the company’s mission, vision, and growth.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Effective organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Proven effective classroom instructional and management skills.
Passion for working with and teaching youth from varied social, educational, and economic backgrounds and levels.
Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving academic goals.
Proficiency in the use of technology.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree is preferred.
One to two years of experience working with students is preferred.
Certification or licensure in an appropriate teaching area.
Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status in the teaching assignment.

Responsibilities

Work alongside the teacher as an appropriate role model, providing positive examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and guidance.
Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
Assist with classroom management and preparation of instructional materials.
Implement instructional programs and lesson plans under the assigned teacher’s supervision.
Conduct instructional activities assigned by the teacher.
Work with individual students or small groups to practice and reinforce learning concepts and support academic goals and grade-level standards.
Use company-provided computers and other technology to assist and support student learning.
Develop classroom experiences that help students apply learning to real-world problems.
Promote high achievement, an orderly and motivating culture, a strong school community, and healthy relationships.
Maintain good order and discipline while safeguarding students’ health and safety.
Help maintain neat and orderly classrooms.
Assist teachers with administrative records and required reports.
Follow the appropriate code of ethics and maintain student confidentiality.
Work with staff to improve student learning and achievement.
Perform other job duties as assigned.