Sawyer Elementary General Education Associate

About the role

Sawyer Elementary is seeking Elementary General Education Associates for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in interpreting and following teacher directions.
• Assists students with classroom assignments during independent work time and/or workstations.
• Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills prepared by the teacher.
• Aids classroom teachers with collection and preparation of materials needed for lessons.
• Aids in student record keeping/daily documentation.
• Supervises and enforces building/individual discipline procedures in all educational settings both in and out of school according to the supervisor's directions.
• Aids with medical, health, and/or behavior-related needs of students as instructed by the administrator, teacher, or nurse.
• Administers medication and first aid if identified.
• Aids in all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Corrects assignments, data collection and entry, maintains records, copying, and clerical as assigned.
• Participates in professional development as requested by administration.
• Alerts principal or teacher to any problem and special information about an individual student.
• Interacts effectively with various constituent groups including but not limited to students, co-workers, parents, staff and administration.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of licensed teachers.
• Daily attendance and punctuality is required.
• Attends work on a consistent and punctual basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of the needs of children.
• Ability to relate effectively to children of all ages and with different academic and behavioral needs.
• Patience and compassion and a caring and helpful relationship with children.
• Basic computer skills including but not limited to: word processing using Google Docs or similar tools, internet searching, and email skills.
• Professional communications skills, both written and oral, including active listening skills.
• Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students.
• Emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
• Initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly.
• Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision, and follow policies and practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The Successful Candidate Will Exhibit Basic understanding of the needs of children.
• Ability to relate effectively to children of all ages and with different academic and behavioral needs.
• Patience and compassion and a caring and helpful relationship with children.
• Basic computer skills including but not limited to: word processing using Google Docs or similar tools, internet searching, and email skills.
• Professional communications skills, both written and oral, including active listening skills.
• Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students.
• Emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
• Initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly.
• Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision, and follow policies and practices.

Skills

• Basic understanding of the needs of children.
• Ability to relate effectively to children of all ages and with different academic and behavioral needs.
• Patience and compassion and a caring and helpful relationship with children.
• Basic computer skills including but not limited to: word processing using Google Docs or similar tools, internet searching, and email skills.
• Professional communications skills, both written and oral, including active listening skills.
• Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students.
• Emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
• Initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly.
• Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision, and follow policies and practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Access to a wide range of employee discount programs.
• Participation in the "Grow Your Own" initiative, supported by the Purple Pathways program.

Pay

$15.75 per hour

Schedule

Approximately 20-25 hours, Monday-Friday, 9.5 month position