School: Elmwood Village Charter School (EVCS)
Location: Buffalo, NY (Hertel or Days Park Campus)
Status: Full-Time / Exempt
Reports to: Building Principal
The Elmwood Village Charter Schools provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.
Elmwood Village Charter Schools is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Instructional Assistant to join our team. The Instructional Assistant (IA) plays a vital role in fostering an inclusive, supportive, and academically enriching environment. Working closely with lead teachers, the IA helps implement lesson plans, provides small-group support, and assists in managing the classroom to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.
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Instructional Support: Facilitate small-group instruction and provide one-on-one assistance to students, particularly in literacy and numeracy, as directed by the classroom teacher.
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Classroom Management: Assist in maintaining a positive, orderly, and engaging classroom environment that aligns with EVCS’s culture and behavioral expectations.
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Data & Assessment: Support the teacher in tracking student progress, collecting data during assessments, and observing student learning patterns to inform instructional adjustments.
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Collaborative Planning: Participate in planning and data analysis meetings with grade level teams.
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Student Supervision: Supervise students during non-instructional times (e.g., arrival/dismissal, lunch, recess, and transitions) to ensure safety and adherence to school policies.
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Resource Preparation: Assist in the preparation and organization of instructional materials, bulletin boards, and classroom resources.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred).
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Certification: Assistant Teacher Certificate, New York State Teaching Certification or teacher certification candidates preferred.
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Experience: Previous experience in an urban school setting or a charter environment is highly valued.
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Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented school environment.
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Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
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Philosophy: Deep alignment with the EVCS mission, including a commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and student agency.
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Resilience: A proactive, "can-do" attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced school environment.
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience. (Salary range $27,000-$32,000)
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Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Plan with New York State Teachers Retirement System).
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A supportive, mission-driven school culture.
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Opportunities for professional development and collaborative planning time.
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The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of students in the Buffalo community.
