Instructional Aide

Oakmont Education•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director and the direction of a classroom teacher, the Instructional Aide assists with classroom instruction to meet students’ regular and special needs. The aide works alongside the teacher as a role model, providing emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance, while helping create a caring, supportive, purposeful, and stimulating learning environment. The role supports classroom instruction, student achievement, classroom management, and administrative tasks, and follows the organization’s academic goals, philosophy, policies, and guidelines. The position is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment and may involve working with challenging students. The aide receives occasional, minimal guidance while following established work methods and has no direct reports. The job description provides a general outline and is not an exhaustive list of duties or requirements.

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 using technology.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Associate degree.
One to two years of 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.
Commit to the organization’s academic goals and philosophy and follow management policies, directives, and guidelines.
Assist with classroom management and preparation of instructional materials.
Implement instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of the assigned teacher.
Conduct instructional activities assigned by the teacher.
Work with individual students or small groups to practice or reinforce learning concepts and support students in reaching academic goals and grade-level standards.
Use company-provided computers and other technology to support student learning.
Develop classroom experiences that teach students to apply learning to real-world problems.
Promote high achievement standards for all students and help maintain an orderly, motivational, aspirational culture and strong school community.
Maintain good order and discipline among pupils and safeguard their health and safety.
Help keep classrooms neat and orderly.
Assist teachers with administrative records and required reports.
Follow the appropriate code of ethics and protect student confidentiality.
Work with staff to improve student learning and achievement.
Perform other duties as assigned.