Teaching Aide

MGRM•Nogales, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MGRM Pinnacle Inc., the parent company of Pinnacle Charter Schools, is the employer for this position. The Teaching Aide supports students, teachers, and site leadership in Pinnacle Charter Schools' technology-based learning environment. Classroom management, active supervision, and keeping students engaged in assigned work are central to the role. The aide maintains classroom routines, reinforces school expectations, responds promptly to off-task or disruptive behavior, and supports online coursework and individual learning needs under the direction of instructional staff. The ideal candidate builds positive relationships with students while maintaining clear boundaries, consistent expectations, and accountability. The position also involves supporting student participation and progress, helping students work toward academic goals, reporting concerns to teachers and site leadership, and assisting with school activities and events. The aide must maintain student confidentiality and professional boundaries, follow school policies, and participate in required training.

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Ability to manage student behavior calmly and consistently, establish appropriate boundaries, and maintain a focused learning environment.
Ability to work effectively with high school students, including students who are behind academically, disengaged, or facing personal barriers.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to document observations accurately and work as part of a team.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn school technology systems and follow established procedures.
Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, consistent attendance, and professionalism.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising adolescents, managing group behavior, or supporting classroom routines in a school, youth program, or alternative education setting.
Bachelor's degree.
Experience supporting students in credit recovery, English Learners, or students with disabilities.
Familiarity with online learning platforms.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Actively supervise students by circulating through the learning space, monitoring participation, and helping students begin and remain focused on assigned work.
Reinforce classroom routines and expectations for behavior, noise levels, respectful interactions, and appropriate use of phones, computers, and other devices.
Address distractions and disruptive behavior promptly using clear directions, positive reinforcement, and firm, respectful redirection.
Monitor student breaks, transitions, and movement in assigned areas, following school procedures for leaving and returning to the classroom.
Use calm communication and approved de-escalation strategies, and seek timely assistance from instructional staff or site leadership for persistent, escalating, or unsafe behavior.
Document behavior concerns, interventions, and relevant observations accurately in school-approved systems and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate staff.
Support student supervision during arrival, dismissal, testing, activities, and common-area use.
Assist students with online coursework, assignments, and lesson instructions through individual or small-group support under the direction of instructional staff.
Reinforce teacher-directed learning activities and help students organize tasks, develop study habits, and work toward daily academic goals.
Implement assigned accommodations and behavior supports as directed by instructional or special education staff, and report student difficulties or support needs.
Help students use school-approved learning platforms and digital resources; prepare learning materials and provide basic technology assistance as directed.
Encourage attendance and participation, monitor engagement and progress, and promptly report concerns to teachers and site leadership.
Identify barriers to student participation and connect students with appropriate school staff and resources to support retention.
Assist with orientations, school events, student activities, enrollment initiatives, and other related duties as assigned.
Maintain student confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respectful communication; follow school policies and participate in required training.