Elementary Instruct Aide

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education, equipping students with real-world readiness and preparing them for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

About the Role

Join a team with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As an Elementary Instructional Aide, you will assist in the general supervision and management of children, allowing teachers more time to focus on the educational needs of students. The role requires alignment with the school's educational philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the teacher.
• Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing materials and supplies for students' daily activities.
• Works individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, listens to reading groups, or assists with answering questions.
• Supervises outside playground activities.
• Helps with general housekeeping tasks and performs clerical duties.
• Assists the teacher in any other appropriate ways.
• Treats all children with dignity and respect.
• Attends staff meetings and recommended training programs, including in-service training as required.
• Operates and cares for instructional equipment used in the classroom.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or immediate supervisor.
• Assists with student supervision outside the classroom, such as on field trips, during play periods, lunchroom activities, and dismissal.
• Supervises the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.

Student Management

• Follows directions given by the head teacher or immediate supervisor.

School/Community Relations

• Maintains confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.
• Handles sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, and incidents with discretion.
• Cooperates and shares professionally with other staff members.
• Promotes high academic achievement for all children and a greater focus on teaching and learning.
• Encourages flexibility to stimulate local initiatives while maintaining responsibility for student performance.
• Promotes improved linkages among schools, parents, and communities.

Requirements

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
• Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.
• Commitment to company values and adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Sensitivity to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and public image.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: oral (including presentations), written, active listening, negotiating, and influencing.
• Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
• Strives to improve and promote quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.
• Implements best practices and positive character education consistently.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Usual school working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

This job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.