Instructional Assistant (K-5): 26-27 School Year

About the role

The Lower School Instructional Assistant provides support to the classroom teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program. This position performs classroom assistance and clerical duties in support of the prescribed lesson plan. The Instructional Assistant may assist the teacher in small or large group settings, and may supervise students in a variety of other school-related settings.

Responsibilities

• Supports the classroom teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program.
• Performs classroom assistance and clerical duties in support of the prescribed lesson plan.
• Affirms the educational program by assisting in small or large group settings.
• Serves as a resource for students, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Assists in the supervision of students in various school-related settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• One year of responsible experience in a K-5 school as an IA or in a similar role is required.
• Knowledge of techniques associated with behavior management, classroom management and group supervision.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments that are often loud and with frequent interruptions.

Benefits

• In addition to being a great place to work, PJA offers the following benefits package to our employees.
• Medical (fully or partially employer paid depending on the plan you select).
• Optional Dental.
• LTD plans.
• A 401k plan.
• Free family membership to the MJCC (oregonjcc.org).
• Tuition discount for children of our employees.

Pay

SALARY: $31,000-$33,000 annual salary (appx. $23-$25.46/hr)

Schedule

SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday 8am - 3:45pm; Friday 8am - 2:45pm; End of August through mid-June

Physical requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Ability to keep children out of harms way which may include walking, running, reaching, bending, stooping and lifting or carrying heavy objects.
• Ability to use personal computers and Microsoft office applications.