Pre-K Instructional Assistant
About The Position
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 12 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C. It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Bezos in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago. LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education The Instructional Assistant will be responsible for daily operation for his or her classroom in collaboration with the Classroom Teacher. The Instructional Assistant is required to provide high quality instruction in small groups to students, every day to ensure successful academic outcomes. The classroom environment is supportive and community-based. The Instructional Assistant is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with student’s families, staff, and other members of the community.
Requirements
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree or 60+ college credits
- Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
- Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.
Nice To Haves
- Are a current participant in an Instructor Certification Program
- You are bilingual
- Possess 1+ year of classroom experience
- Have a demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement
Responsibilities
- Working with the Classroom Teacher to plan classroom instruction
- Monitoring students’ behavior and academic achievement.
- Assist in establishing expectations for behavior in accordance to school-wide/ classroom culture/discipline plan
- Effectively monitoring children outside of classroom (e.g. recess, lunchroom, etc.) and while teacher is occupied
- Intervening appropriately to prevent student disruption of the classroom’s educators process; interacting with students in a supportive way reflecting reciprocal respect
- Effectively planning and executing whole/small group instruction utilizing appropriate student assessments to effectively inform differentiated instructions
- In the absence of the Classroom Teacher, assume the classroom responsibilities
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
- Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
- Short and long term disability
- Paid life insurance
- 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
