Academic Assistant

Colorado Early Colleges; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Early Colleges seeks an Academic Assistant to support certified staff in reinforcing student learning and behavior. The role may substitute in classrooms as needed, under the supervision of the Academic Dean, on a part-time schedule in Colorado Springs, CO.

The ideal candidate may hold a Bachelor's degree in education (preferred) and a substitute license (preferred). Experience with students is valued, with opportunities to participate in professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in education discipline preferred.
• Substitute license preferred.
• Experience working with students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upholds the school's beliefs and policies.
• Reinforces learning with students individually or in small groups.
• Assist and guide students in reading, language arts, math, and computer instruction.
• Assist with administration of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Support classroom behavior management to minimize disruptions.
• Follow lesson plans to provide a consistent learning experience.
• Log daily attendance and grades as required.
• Assist with parent communication and remote-classroom preparation.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Colorado Springs - Homeschool Academy - Colorado Springs, CO 80907, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 0000, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Variable Within Student Contact Days, Job Category: 417, Anticipated Start Date: September 23, 2026.

Position Purpose

The Academic Assistant works under the supervision of the Academic Dean and is responsible for working with certified professional staff to help reinforce student learning and behavior in the classroom. The Academic Assistant can also substitute in classrooms as needed.

Job Duties

• Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implements assigned programs as directed by certified instructional staff.
• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills as direct by certified instructional staff.
• Assists certified instructional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Assists with classroom behavior management to minimize disruptions, ensures a safe and orderly classroom, and ensures students are on task.
• Follows lesson plans provided by classroom instructor to support a consistent and continuing learning experience for students.
• Logs daily student attendance and grades into IC for each class as required by CEC policy.
• Assists instructors with student and parent communication as requested.
• Assists in remote-classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs as requested.
• Assists with monitoring students during free periods.
• Participates in professional development as requested by the Academic Dean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment preferred.
• Substitute license preferred.
• Experience working with students preferred.

Conditions of Employment

All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.