Full-Time School Aide (26-27)

Challenge Preparatory Charter School•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Aide is responsible for performing duties that help staff, teachers, and students to provide an educational-focused working environment. Duties include helping out in classrooms, the office, the lunchroom, at recess, and throughout the building/district as needed. This is a full-time position. The School Aide should assist teachers in supervising students throughout the school year. He/She helps with record-keeping, class attendance, and grading assignments. The School aide attends staff meetings so that they can provide support to teachers and students in all areas of instruction and learning. The School Aide is often expected to work with a variety of small groups of students struggling with a particular subject.

Requirements

Trained in CPR to effectively manage an emergency situation
Strong commitment to and inclusion model of education; experience with an understanding of the urban learning environment
At least 2 years of demonstrated success in a school setting
Ability to build a strong school culture and positive relationships
Bilingual/ Fluent in Spanish
Sound judgment and ability to navigate challenging situations
High expectations for all aspects of school and ownership over results
Strong work ethic, is reflective and continually seeks to learn and improve
Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues
Completion of Food Protection: Four-hour Certification Course for Soup Kitchen and Camp Workers

Responsibilities

Supervising student arrivals, dismissal, and late-arrivals
Supervising sessions of recess and lunch
Monitors students during assigned periods within various school environments (classroom, restroom, hallway, recess, busing, field trips, lunch, playground, etc.)
Assists in preparing instructional materials and helps students in the use of these resources
Maintains a neat and orderly classroom.
Straighten chairs, tables, clear chalkboards, etc.
Assist operational and teaching staff with tasks that include but are not limited to: Maintaining storage and supply areas, Assisting with unpacking/checking materials, Maintaining student files, Updating bulletin boards throughout the building, Making copies and distributing materials to classes or students
Support after-school and family events, as necessary