Instructional Assistant (FT): 2026/2027 SY, Parker, Colorado - Bayou Gulch Campus

About the role

Instructional Assistant (FT): 2026/2027 SY, Parker, Colorado - Bayou Gulch Campus
Our Mission: Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically.
Core Values: CARE, CIVILITY, COMMUNITY, CLASSICAL EDUCATION.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning environment established by the classroom teacher and enforce rules and procedures for responsible behavior, maintaining order among the scholars for whom you are responsible.
• Prepare materials and instructional resources for use in the classroom and class activities based on the classical model, as guided by the classroom teacher.
• Provide Instructional support to scholars using the whole class approach, small, leveled groups and individually using various teaching techniques and methods as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Provide supervision to scholars in hallways, during drop off, lunch and pick-up as directed by site Principal.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Administer formative assessments and assignments as directed by classroom teacher and/or site Principal.
• Maintain accurate and complete scholar records as required by the school and laws and as directed by classroom teacher.
• Prepare scholars for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Support the Teacher’s enforcement of administration policies and rules governing scholars.
• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Attend professional development meetings and training workshops when requested by Administration in order to maintain and improve professional skills and competence.
• Perform additional duties as directed by site Principal, knowing that your position is not exclusive of supporting the operations and learning of the school site.
• Absorb and implement the Classical model of education.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• An Associate's or higher degree
• At least two years of study at an institution of higher education
• Passing score on skills assessment (ParaPro)
• Co State and FBI Fingerprinting
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• A willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education
• A willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers, vendors and build relationships
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations

Skills

• Willingness to learn the Classical model of education
• Willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers, vendors and build relationships
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations

Benefits

Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience and education. Benefits eligibility and enrollment for Employees working thirty (30) hours or more per week include but are not limited to: Voluntary medical insurance, vision plan, and dental plan; enrollment for Employees beginning employment are effective the first of the month following start date of full time employment unless agreed upon by administration. Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long and Short Term Disability benefits are effective the first day of the month following start date of full time employment. Leman is a PERA Employer. If the Employee is terminated, the Employee will be covered with all benefits described above until the last day of the month in which they terminate. Benefits eligibility and enrollment continue for current admin/Employees who sign a new Agreement. Retirement plan and long-term disability eligibility and enrollment are based on the beginning date of employment in the initial Agreement. Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.