Long-Term Substitute - Instructional Assistant (Lower School)

The Pegasus School • Huntington Beach, CA

3h • $0 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pegasus School seeks a collaborative, enthusiastic, and student-centered Long-Term Substitute Instructional Assistant to support its Lower School team during a temporary assignment in the 2026–2027 school year. The anticipated assignment runs from January 4, 2027, to June 11, 2027. The role supports students within an assigned elementary grade level and works closely with classroom teachers to provide small-group instruction, differentiated learning experiences, and targeted academic support.

In collaboration with lead teachers, the Instructional Assistant helps implement instructional plans, reinforce essential skills, and provide additional support or enrichment based on student needs. The position works within the School’s existing instructional program to maintain continuity in student learning and classroom routines throughout the assignment.

The role requires work in indoor and outdoor school environments, movement throughout classrooms and campus spaces, supervision of student groups, and appropriate responses to student safety needs. The employee may need to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, and occasionally lift or carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Employment is contingent upon completing required pre-employment clearances and documentation, including fingerprint/background clearance and tuberculosis screening, as required by law and School policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience working in an educational setting.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructional plans and adapt support to meet varying student learning needs.
• Foundational understanding of child development and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and collaborate effectively with teachers and colleagues.
• Flexible, dependable, and student-centered approach.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor school environments, move throughout classrooms and campus spaces, supervise groups of students, and respond appropriately to student safety needs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, and occasionally lift or carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment clearances and documentation, including fingerprint/background clearance and tuberculosis screening.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in, or completion of, a teaching credential program.
• Previous experience providing instructional support or teaching in an elementary classroom.
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction, small-group learning, and inquiry-based teaching practices.
• Experience supporting students with a range of academic abilities and learning needs.
• Proficiency with educational technology and Google Workspace.
• Prior experience working in an independent school environment is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted instructional support to small groups and individual students in literacy, mathematics, and other academic subjects.
• Implement lessons, learning activities, and skill-building exercises developed in collaboration with grade-level teachers.
• Support differentiated instruction, academic interventions, and enrichment opportunities based on students’ learning needs.
• Assist with classroom instruction and learning activities, including inquiry-based and project-based experiences.
• Prepare instructional materials and resources for planned lessons and activities.
• Observe student learning, document progress as appropriate, and share relevant observations with teachers to inform instructional planning.
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers to maintain consistent instructional practices and support student success across classrooms.
• Actively supervise students during assigned duties, including recess, lunch, transitions, and other school activities.
• Provide short-term classroom or instructional coverage as needed and appropriate.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement, independence, and confidence.
• Maintain student confidentiality, appropriate professional boundaries, and the School’s expectations for respectful and responsible behavior.
• Perform other related responsibilities supporting the Lower School instructional program during the assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level