Instructional Aide, ESL

About the role

Assist teachers with monitoring of the learning center and facilitating students’ learning progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 48 hours of higher education
• Associate’s degree or above
• Successful completion of the THEA or other appropriate examination or core academic ability
• Successful completion of the Paraprofessional Educator course provided by Master Teacher
• Successful completion of Training of Paraprofessionals provided by Regional Service Centers
• ESL or Bilingual preferred, but not required
• 6+ months of experience working for Public or Private School (preferred)

Skills

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

Responsibilities

• Assist ESL Teacher or ESL Coordinator in all areas of work.
• Implement instructional program and lesson plans under the supervisor of ESL Coordinator or ESL Teacher
• Assist with understanding assessments
• Assist teachers in checking daily goals to ensure work is being completed.
• 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 students’ self-esteem, and promote further success.
• Praise students, compliment them and encourage them in order to build character.
• Be able to facilitate activities that promote speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English.
• Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.