Overview
Join our vibrant educational community as an Instructional Assistant, where your enthusiasm and dedication will directly support the growth and development of young learners. In this role, you will collaborate closely with teachers to assist students to be successful. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students while gaining valuable experience in education.
Duties
-Assist in teaching related activities, record keeping, material processing and other clerical-related tasks allowing teachers to increase efficiency in the instructional program.
- Work with and supervise small groups of students to reinforce material planned by the teacher.
- Assist in supervising students on playgrounds, in libraries, during lunch periods and/or boarding buses.
- Assist teachers on field trips.
- Evaluate student work.
- Encourage and direct students with various academic activities in the class room, such as read aloud tests or quizzes or help with classwork.
- Consult teacher with any issues with students.
- Take charge when the lead teacher needs to leave the room for any reason.
- Help to maintain a safe learning environment.
- Perform routine and instructional duties to free certified teaching staff for lesson planning and increased instructional time with students.
- Prepare instructional materials as requested by the supervising staff person(s).
- Deal with the public and confidential material in a courteous and responsible manner.
- Assist in respective building office as needed and operate office equipment as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma; DPI certification (if applicable); ability to work with students with respect, kindness, and consideration; ability to maintain confidentiality and effective working relationships with students, teachers, and the public; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; experience and willingness to work with children with differing needs; good independent judgment skills; and excellent communication skills.
Please include three references when completing your application.
Pay: From $18.41 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
