Instructional Aide

Oakmont Education•Lorain, OH

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director and the direction of a classroom teacher, the Instructional Aide assists with classroom instruction for students’ regular and special needs. The role supports teachers in delivering instruction, managing the classroom, and helping students achieve academic goals in a supportive and stimulating learning environment. The aide also helps maintain classroom order and safety and assists with administrative records and reports.

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 the 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.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Associate degree is preferred.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years’ experience working with students.
Certification or licensure in the appropriate teaching area.
Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status in the teaching assignment.

Responsibilities

Work alongside the teacher as an appropriate role model, providing students with examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful, and stimulating environment conducive to children’s learning.
Support classroom management and help maintain an orderly, motivational, and aspirational classroom culture and strong school community.
Prepare instructional materials with the teacher.
Implement instructional programs and lesson plans under the assigned teacher’s supervision.
Conduct instructional activities assigned by the teacher.
Work with individual students and small groups to practice or reinforce learning concepts and support academic goals and grade-level standards.
Use company-provided computers and other technology to support student learning.
Develop classroom experiences that help students apply learning to real-world problems.
Maintain high standards of achievement for all students.
Maintain good order and discipline among pupils and safeguard their 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.
Commit to the company’s academic goals and philosophy and follow management policies, directives, and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.