Part-time Instructional Aide

Northwest Missouri State University • Maryville, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Missouri State University School of Education is seeking applications for Instructional Aides for One-year-old through Sixth Grade classrooms at Horace Mann Laboratory School. The successful candidate will operate in a co-teaching capacity at an innovative, project-based, child-centered elementary laboratory school. The Instructional Aide will work under the direction of the Director to support children with exemplary instruction within a laboratory school setting with a focus on project -based learning and individualized instruction. The Leet Center and Horace Mann Laboratories work with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics within a social justice framework. The Instructional Aide will work collaboratively with the classroom teachers to provide a unique instructional experience where children share a classroom with specific instruction and blended learning of integrated subjects. The Instructional Aide is responsible for supporting the laboratory school staff in promoting high expectations for students, working collaboratively with co-teachers, communicating effectively with parents, assisting with curriculum development, infusing art and music into content areas, and working collaboratively with the School of Education faculty and staff. The Instructional Aide must demonstrate an appreciation and promotion of diversity as a commitment to the School of Education and Northwest Missouri State University.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University/College/Technical School
• Missouri Substitute Certificate (or the ability to obtain immediately)
• Previous experience working with children
• Nurturing and dedicated work ethic; flexibility; ability to be cooperative, enthusiastic, and dependable; good social disposition; model professional attitude and demeanor
• Successful completion of a background check
• minimum of 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Work in cooperation with master teachers to offer small group instruction, whole group classroom management and assist with all duties associated with teaching in an elementary school
• Supervise classroom activities in the absence of the classroom teacher
• Participate in highly collaborative, professional learning activities with colleagues
• Build relationships with families and community members to promote regular parent involvement in school activities and ongoing partnerships
• Support University and School initiative related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Assist with university and program accreditation (NAEYC, HLC, CAEP, DESE, NAEYC, and/or other)
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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