1:1 Instructional Aide

accelschools

North Carolina

On-site

USD 18,000 - 26,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for Columbus Bilingual Central in Columbus, Ohio. The position supports teachers, promotes positive student behavior, and helps create a safe, productive school climate.

The role involves assisting with lesson activities, chaperoning events, and light clerical duties. Requires an Associate degree or equivalent, MS Office proficiency, and successful background checks.

Qualifications

Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Paraprofessional's Exam.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Successful completion of BCI/FBI check.
Ability to meet educational standards as applicable.
Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups and follows plans.
Helps plan classroom activities and supports parent relations.
Assists with school activities and events.
Performs clerical duties such as grading papers and making copies.
Assists the Teacher in using classroom technology.
Maintains cleanliness of classroom and lunchroom.
Adheres to school philosophy and policies.
Other duties including field trips, duty posts, and supervision.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Classroom management

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree / two years college / Paraprofessional exam

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Columbus Bilingual Central in Columbus, Ohio.

Be part of the difference at Columbus Bilingual Central! Opening Fall 2025, our school fosters bilingualism and celebrates Latino heritage. Our foundation rests on a strong educational and behavioral framework for students in grades K-5, including a consistent uniform policy, a supportive PBIS system and the innovative Blitz academic model designed to empower our students to achieve their full potential and become leaders in our diverse world.

Columbus Bilingual Crentral is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity

The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra-curricular activities. The Instructional Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The Instructional Aide assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering the assigned duties in conformity with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the assigned school, the school's governing board, the State Board of Education, and all applicable laws.

Duties

Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and follows instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader
Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations
Assists with school activities, including, but not limited to, parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraiser, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc.
Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, grading papers and making copies
Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology
Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas
Understands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty

Performance Expectations

Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others
Acts in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher
Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standard

About You

Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Paraprofessional's Exam

Proficiency in MS Office

Successful completion of BCI/FBI check

Ability to meet educational standards as applicable

Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently

Understanding and ability to manage confidential information

High quality written and verbal communication skills

Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.

Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." - Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits

Compensation

The starting hourly rate for this position is $16.00/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Life benefits - time & peace of mind