Xplore Instructional Assistant - Part Time - Community Education

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Xplore program manager
• Provide quality instructional and recreational activities
• Create a nurturing and safe environment for K-6th children
• Utilize a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for K-6th children
• Affords other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in working with children

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Must be able to manage small groups of children
• Work well with children, teachers, and parents
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with children, staff, district personnel at all levels and parents; maintain confidentiality
• Able to assist the Xplore Program Manager with the implementation of age appropriate activities for kindergarten through 6th grade children
• Able to perform a variety of duties (clerical, cleaning, ect) in support of the Xplore program
• Able to work under the supervision of a lead teacher or program coordinator, often as part of a team
• Able to help students at desks or during activities requiring stooping, bending, kneeling
• Able to occasionally move supplies, educational materials, or assist students from 25-50lbs

Performance Pay

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

Benefits

None

Pay

Base Hourly: $16.56

Schedule

Part-time (25-29 hours per week)

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.