1:1 Instructional Aide

accelschools

United States

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

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ACCEL Schools' Canton College Preparatory School in Canton, Ohio, is seeking an Instructional Aide to support teachers, promote positive student behaviors, and help maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment. You will assist with instructional activities, supervise students, and help with clerical tasks, technology use, and school events.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to meet school standards.

Qualifications

Associate degree or two years of college coursework or completion of Paraprofessional's Exam.
Proficiency in MS Office and basic technology use in classroom activities.
Ability to meet educational standards and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

Supports lessons and follows instructional plans for individual or groups.
Plans classroom activities and supports teacher in student and parent relations.
Assists with school activities, events, and committees.
Performs clerical duties such as grading and copying.
Assists with classroom technology and maintains cleanliness of classrooms.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Discretion/confidentiality

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Physical capability

Experience in school or social service

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Canton College Preparatory School in Canton, Ohio.

Be part of the difference at Canton College Preparatory School! Celebrating over 10 years of service to the Stark County community, Canton College Prep is a public charter school for K-8 students with an emphasis on project-based learning and social-emotional wellbeing. Located on a beautifully restored campus near the historic Arts District, the school consistently ranks among the highest performing schools in the city. Canton College Preparatory School 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