Instructional Aide (Part-Time)

About the role

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for the Academy of Arts & Technology in Marion, OH. Established in 2019, the Academy is the first public charter school serving the Marion community and ranks in the top 20 % of Ohio charter schools. It offers an EK‑8 college‑prep program emphasizing hands‑on, project‑based learning, with specialty classes in art, music, Career Technical Education, and a variety of activities and sports. The Instructional Aide assists teachers with classroom activities, promotes positive student behavior, and helps maintain a safe, supportive school climate.

Responsibilities

• Support lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups, following instructional plans assigned by the Teacher or School Leader.
• Help plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and support the Teacher in all student and parent relations.
• Assist with school activities, including parent‑faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, and participating on faculty committees.
• Perform clerical duties such as grading papers and making copies.
• Assist the Teacher in the use of classroom technology.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom, and other school areas.
• Understand, accept, abide by, and implement the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or passage of the Paraprofessional’s Exam.
• Successful completion of a BCI/FBI background check.
• Ability to meet applicable educational standards.
• Physical ability to lift 25–40 lb.
• Experience in a school or social‑services setting (preferred).

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability 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.

Pay

The starting hourly rate for this position is $14.25 per hour. Factors that may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
• 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 disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and a network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals