Instructional Aide

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy (EPPA) in Kearneysville, WV. EPPA is a public charter school serving PK‑8 on a 30‑acre rural campus in Jefferson County. Founded in 2022, the school offers a highly individualized college‑prep environment with small class sizes, a fully certified faculty, and strong community support.

About the Role

The Instructional Aide assists the teacher with classroom activities, promotes positive student behavior, and helps maintain a safe, supportive school climate. The aide also supports the School Leader and teachers in carrying out ACCEL Schools’ philosophy and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups, following instructional plans.
• Help plan classroom activities and assist with student and parent relations.
• Assist with school events such as parent‑faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement, fundraisers, and chaperone student activities.
• Perform clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies.
• Assist the teacher in using classroom technology.
• Help maintain cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom, and other school areas.
• Uphold the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty.
• Work cooperatively with the teacher and other staff, following directives from the administrator.
• Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or passage of the Paraprofessional’s Exam.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Successful completion of a background check (BCI/FBI).
• Ability to meet applicable educational standards.
• Capacity to work well under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information.
• High‑quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift 25–40 lb.
• Experience in a school or social‑services setting is a plus.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities within ACCEL Schools and its network of 4,000+ educators