Classroom Assistant I PT

Role Overview

The "Walk to Read" Literacy Aide supports structured, school-wide reading interventions for students in grades K–6. This role is crucial in helping students build foundational literacy skills, close achievement gaps, and develop lifelong reading confidence. If you are passionate about early literacy and making a direct impact on student success, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Deliver high-quality, structured literacy interventions to small groups of students.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with classroom teachers and reading specialists to monitor student progress and implement targeted reading strategies.
• Data & Progress Tracking: Assist in tracking student growth and adapting instructional support to meet individual learning needs.
• Engagement: Foster a positive, encouraging, and supportive learning environment that builds student confidence.

Ideal Qualifications

• Experience: Prior experience working with children in an educational, tutoring, or childcare setting.
• Key Skills: A strong collaborative spirit, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Knowledge Base: Familiarity with the Science of Reading principles is highly preferred.

Pay

• Lane 1 Step 1 ($17.88/Hour) – Not Highly Qualified
• Lane 2 Step 1 ($18.88/Hour) – Associate's degree or 48 semester hours from an accredited college/university
• Lane 3 Step 1 ($19.94/Hour) – Current/Former Licensed Teacher (Highly Qualified Information)