Instructional Assistant

PURPOSE

The LEARN Charter School Network is a network of college preparatory elementary schools dedicated to providing our students with the solid academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. Our college preparatory elementary schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student’s individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five principles which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family participation; and the positive development of the whole child. The Founding Instructional Assistant collaborates and partners with the Classroom Teacher to ensure successful academic outcomes for students and an effective learning environment is sustained in the classroom.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES

• Works with the teacher to plan classroom instruction
• Supports classroom management plan and specifically assists with behavior support of students.
• Communicates performance expectations to students
• Monitors students’ behavior and assists in establishing expectations for behavior in accordance to school-wide/ classroom culture/discipline plan
• Effectively monitors children outside of classroom (e.g. recess, lunchroom, etc.) and while teacher is occupied
• Intervenes appropriately to prevent student disruption of the classroom’s education process; interacting with students in a supportive way reflecting reciprocal respect
• Effectively plans and executes whole/small group instruction utilizing appropriate student assessments to effectively inform differentiated instructions (e.g. utilizes anecdotes- Pensive)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

• Some college coursework required (60+ credit hours preferred).
• Current participant in a teacher certification program preferred.
• 1+ years’ of experience working with students in a classroom setting.
• Exhibits the skills required to successfully execute instructional and behavior management tasks
• Possesses sufficient ability to monitor students and control behavior of students
• Understands and carries out oral and written instructions
• Utilizes materials, technology, etc. effectively to enhance instruction
• Demonstrates time management skills
• Provides for active student engagement through management of lessons
• Possess the ability to adapt to different tasks as needed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Experience in development and implementation procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to defuse situation and get other organized to meet project expectations.
• High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Maintains a high level of energy and a consistently positive attitude.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in a classroom setting.
• Student Teacher with required education for becoming a teacher in 12 to 24 months.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person