Instructional Assistant for Kindergarten
About The Position
High Point Academy is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time, hourly position focuses on supporting individual and whole group Kindergarten students. Instructional Assistants are an essential support for all students. In addition, IAs may support students through skill-building groups that extend grade-level learning to ensure all students are progressing toward academic goals and individual goals. The ideal candidate is a reflective practitioner who enjoys working closely with students, uses data to guide instruction, and collaborates effectively with classroom teachers, and families. The Instructional Assistant supports the Kindergarten classroom teacher and whole school operations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree or ability to pass the Para Pro Exam upon hire
- Interest in and commitment to high expectations for all children
- Expert-level written and oral communication skills
- Commitment to HPA-approved curriculum/teaching structures
- Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction
- Ability to apply superb judgment
- Exemplary professional practices and integrity
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Demonstrates skills in promoting and supporting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, races, genders, ages, and backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, upon hire register for and pass the Para Pro Test, or apply for BA degree through REACH University.
- Preferably 3+ years in an education setting.
- Proven ability to provide small group support for students or one to one supports for students with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide a small group or 1:1 support to students based on data at the direction of the classroom teacher or Managing Director.
- Utilize high-quality resources to deliver small group lessons, collect student work, and provide evidence of student work following the rhythm of school-wide MTSS cycles of support.
- Communicate and collect data on student learning and progress.
- Provide individual instructional support.
- Support and manage personal care needs including feeding, medical needs as delegated by School Nurse, and toileting.
- Support classroom teachers and service providers with weekly family communication folders that include school-wide fliers, homework, completed work, and personalized student notes.
- Lead school beautification efforts for grade band including posting student work, updating bulletin boards, decorating the hallway, etc.
- Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
- Develops a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect with colleagues and students.
- Participates in all required training with the grade level team, Director, and teachers to provide classroom support that is coordinated and consistent with the classroom teachers.
- When necessary, provide class coverage.
- Be on time for duties and closely monitor children.
- Knowledge of and adherence to approved communication pathways.
- Participates in MTSS meetings/data meetings, providing updates/information regarding students who are a part of the small group.
- Ability to multitask, self-monitor multiple projects, and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
