TK/K Instructional Assistant, Early Childhood Education

Aspire Public SchoolsSacramento, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Public Schools is hiring a TK Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy in Sacramento, CA. Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform inequitable outcomes and prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life. The TK/K Instructional Assistant supports classroom teacher(s) in providing a high quality, personalized education program for students, working during the school day and/or the after school program. The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate interested in a career as an educator.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
  • Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
  • Ability and willingness to reflect and improve
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
  • Associate’s degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit or passing of Paraprofessional Test
  • Clear the Department of Justice background screening
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Provide health (TB) clearance (update every four years)

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching, or related field preferred
  • 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support developmentally appropriate classroom systems/procedures and help manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
  • Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
  • Assess students regularly in accordance with Aspire guidelines and analyze assessment data
  • Collaborate with Aspire team members to improve own and others’ instructional practices; share best practices
  • Help classroom teacher(s) provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress
  • May help track critical student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures
  • Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges
  • Assist with planning and executing differentiated instruction for students with a variety of needs, including: parallel teaching, small group and/or one-on-one instruction.
  • Teach students in the after school program, especially intervention and acceleration for students below grade level
  • Support a school-wide culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students; work with College and Academic Counselor to support students with academic progress and college application processes
  • Teach or co-teach Advisory class with the objective of developing students’ character and habits
  • Actively participate in professional development activities, including: training sessions and working with lead teacher, principal, instructional coaches
  • Work towards career as an educator, which may include enrolling in teacher credential program
  • Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
  • Support students with toileting needs
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans
  • life insurance/long-term disability
  • participation in a CA state retirement plan
  • tuition reimbursement plan
  • adoption assistance program
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