K-8 Instructional Aide

About the role

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

Qualifications

Must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent, which may include work in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience. Alternatively, be a high school student 18 years of age or older with a final grade of 70 or better in two or more education and training courses specified in Chapter 130, Subchapter E for three or more credits verified in writing by the superintendent of the district where the credits were earned.

Experience

6+ months of experience working for Public or Private School is 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 Teacher or Coordinator in all areas of work
• Implement instructional program and lesson plans under the supervisor of Coordinator or 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
• 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