Job Summary
The Paraprofessional and Support Associate (PreK-5) will be primarily responsible for supporting school operations and supporting instructing students in small groups and classroom settings in grades Pre-Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Futuro Academy Charter School is seeking a Paraprofessional and Support Associate (PreK-5) to support our mission educating all PreK-5 scholars to excel into middle school, through high school, and into the university of their choice.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintain and enrich their expertise in the grade level and content taught within PreK-5th grade;
- Support lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards set forth in the charter are met
- Provide direct and indirect instruction to small groups, individual students and occasionally substitute for whole class instruction;
- Evaluate students’ progress through checks for understanding and formal assessments;
- Support an inviting, exciting, innovative, learning environment;
- Engage in effective and appropriate school-wide classroom management;
- Incorporate feedback and coaching from leadership staff and lead teachers;
- Collaborate with support professionals to deliver appropriate supports per student needs
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Leadership to support the instructional or operational parts of the Futuro Academy mission, including duty during student arrival, nutrition periods, and student dismissal;
- Operate with a deep sense of integrity in following all ethical obligations in management of all interactions, resources and confidential information as mandated by Futuro Academy policy
- Arrival, Dismissal, Lunch Duty
- Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications and Skills
Education : Associate’s Degree, or 48 semester hours minimum, or a proficient rating in a formal state approved paraprofessional exam (qualified to work as a paraprofessional in a Title I funded position).
Substitute teaching license highly preferred.
Preferred skills and work experience :
- Expertise in working with primary age students (Kindergarten – 5th grade)
Qualities of a Successful Candidate:
- High-level communication skills;
- Ability and experience in engaging the interest of school-age children;
- Enthusiasm to work with diverse children, including those with special needs;
- Ability to work well with families;
- Mindset and skills to work effectively as a team member;
- Demonstrated willingness to be held accountable for student results.
- Spanish fluency highly preferred.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Salary & Benefits
Futuro Academy offers a competitive compensation and benefits. Pay will range between $18-21 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Start Date
Futuro Academy is looking for Paraprofessional and Support Associate (PreK-5) to start SY26-27. Monday-Thursday, Fridays as needed.
Commitment to Diversity
As an equal opportunity employer, Futuro Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected.
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 34 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Background Check Required
Education:
Language:
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Las Vegas, NV 89110 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Las Vegas, NV 89110: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
