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 tutoring, and learns classroom management and differentiation strategies from experienced teachers. The position also supports administrative and clerical work, communicates with families, and contributes to student care and supervision. The work takes place in a fast-paced classroom environment with constant interruptions.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Commitment to the organization's mission and educational philosophy.
- Strong organization and self-management skills, including the ability to handle multiple responsibilities.
- Excellent problem-solving ability.
- 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 knowledge and skill, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to hear and speak to exchange information, make presentations, and communicate by telephone; see to read and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sit or stand for extended periods; operate a keyboard and other office equipment; kneel, bend, reach, lift light objects, and travel to sites outside the primary office.
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 high expectations and ambitious outcomes for all students.
- 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; administer prescribed medication according to established District procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 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.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
