Pre-K Instructional Assistant

LAWNDALE EDUCATIONAL AND REGIONAL NETWORK CHARTER SCHOOL • Chicago, IL

5d • $37,670 - $49,940 • Onsite

About The Position

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level