Instructional Aide

Position Summary

Aid teachers in monitoring the learning center and supporting students' progress.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED holder
• Experience working with students or parents, approved by superintendent
• Work experience in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed daycare centers, or similar
• High school student aged 18 or older with a final grade of 70 or better in specified education and training courses, verified by superintendent
• Courses must cover either Instructional Practices or Practicum in Education and Training, totaling at least three credits
• Experience working in public or private schools preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Passion for children
• Patience and ability to work interactively with children
• Basic knowledge of federal and state education laws
• Computer literacy
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Able to travel as necessary

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist teacher or coordinator in all areas of work
• Implement instructional program and lesson plans under supervisor's guidance
• Assist with understanding assessments
• Check daily goals to ensure work completion
• Motivate students for maximum learning
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Inspire students with consistency, care, and interest to build self-esteem and promote success
• Praise students, compliment them, and encourage them to build character
• Facilitate activities promoting speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English
• Perform special projects during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Equipment Used

All equipment required to perform job duties and tasks previously described.

Physical / Environmental Factors

The physical demands 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.