Academic Assistant

Colorado-Early-Colleges-1; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Early Colleges is seeking an Academic Assistant to work under the supervision of the Academic Dean and support certified staff in reinforcing student learning and behavior in the classroom.

The role includes assisting with reading, language arts, mathematics, and other skills, aiding in tests and assessments, and helping manage classroom behavior while following established lesson plans. IRCA compliance and background checks are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Substitute license preferred.
• Experience working with students preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 directed 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.

Skills

Student engagement

Classroom support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Substitute license (preferred)

Job description

Anticipated Start Date: September 23, 2026.Position PurposeThe 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 DutiesUpholds 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.QualificationsBachelors 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 EmploymentAll 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.*Please note that we may begin reviewing applications and make hiring decisions prior to the application deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.