Xplore Instructional Assistant - Part Time

Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Employment Type: Part-time (26-28 hours per week) Base Hourly: $16.56 Class/Calendar: A11, 9.25 months Benefits: None Performance Pay: Available annually New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position Job Summary: To provide quality instructional and recreational activities in a nurturing, safe environment utilizing developmentally appropriate activities for kindergarten through 6th grade children. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Xplore program managerProvide quality instructional and recreational activitiesCreate a nurturing and safe environment for K-6th childrenUtilize a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for K-6th childrenAssists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalentExperience in working with children Skills & Competencies: Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a GraduateDemonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and communityMust be able to manage small groups of childrenAbility to work well with children, teachers, and parentsAbility to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with children, staff, district personnel at all levels and parents; maintain confidentialityAssist the Xplore Program Manager with the implementation of age appropriate activities for kindergarten through 6th grade childrenPerform a variety of duties (clerical, cleaning, ect) in support of the Xplore programRegular and on-time attendance required Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Working in elementary or middle school classrooms or designated activity spacesOutdoors or in gyms for physical activitiesWorking under the supervision of a lead teacher or program coordinator, often as part of a teamHelping students at desks or during activities requiring stooping, bending, kneelingOccasionally moving supplies, educational materials, or assisting students from 25-50lbs Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.