Primary School Instructional Assistant
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant partners with teachers to maintain high expectations for students in classrooms and other settings, including lunch and recess. The role supports the Academy’s college-going mission by believing in students’ potential and helping them learn. The assistant supports teacher-directed instruction, including individual tutoring, and provides administrative and clerical help. The position also involves supervising structured play, communicating with families, attending community events, and assisting students who are ill or distressed. As necessary, the assistant may help with toileting and diapering or administer prescribed medication in accordance with established District procedures. The role is based in a classroom environment with a fast-paced workload and frequent interruptions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $20.00–$27.12 per hour, with final compensation depending on skills and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Commitment to the organization’s mission and educational philosophy.
- Organized and self-managed, with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Dependability, strong follow-through, and adherence to work hours.
- Self-reflective approach and commitment to ongoing learning and growth.
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to hear and speak to exchange information, make presentations, and communicate by telephone; see to read, prepare, and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sit or stand for extended periods; use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard and other office equipment; kneel, bend, and reach to retrieve and store files and supplies; lift light objects; and travel to other sites to conduct business.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree.
- Instructional assistant or relevant experience.
- Bilingual Spanish speaker.
Responsibilities
- Support teacher-directed instruction, including one-to-one tutoring as needed.
- Supervise structured play before, during, and after school.
- Learn classroom management techniques and differentiation strategies from experienced teachers.
- Support a vision of excellence for all students and maximize opportunities to achieve ambitious student outcomes.
- Provide administrative and clerical support and tutor students.
- Communicate regularly with families and attend key community events.
- Administer first aid or provide necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students.
- Assist with toileting and diapering as necessary and administer prescribed medication in accordance with established District procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage at no cost to the employee.
- Dental insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Vision insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Optional 403(b) plan with a 5% company match.
- Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
