Acting Preschool Instructional Aide-7.5 hours, Morse

Morse School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Morse School, part of Cambridge Public Schools, is seeking an Acting Preschool Instructional Aide for a 7.5‑hour position. Immediate start through May 2026, supporting classroom teachers and students in a diverse urban setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with small/large group instruction, unit development, progress tracking, material prep, and maintaining a positive, inclusive learning environment. CPR/First Aid not specified; orientation provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in urban multicultural settings is preferred.
• Ability to respect diversity and support positive self-image in learners.
• Proficiency in a language other than English is a plus (Amharic/Arabic/Bengali/Haitian Creole/Chinese/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and teaching small and large groups.
• Help develop units of study with teacher support.
• Track student progress and maintain records.
• Prepare materials and carry out tasks as directed by teacher.
• Support a safe, effective learning environment and address disruptive behaviors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by teacher or administrators.
• May assist with toileting as required by paraprofessional role.

Skills

Urban multicultural setting experience

Diversity & inclusion

Bilingual language ability (Amharic/Ar

Positive learning environment

Education

Associate's degree or 48 college credits

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Acting Preschool Instructional Aide - 7.5 hours, Morse

Cambridge Public Schools Morse School - Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Job Details

Job ID: 5578437

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Acting Pre-School Instructional Aide (7 hours)

Available March 2026 - May 2026

Morse School / Office of Student Services

The Morse School Community:

The Morse School serves children and families from every Cambridge neighborhood and from over 40 different countries. At the Morse School, we nurture not only our children’s curiosity and intellectual skills, but also their healthy social and emotional development. Morse School families, teachers, and staff members work together to foster a sense of safety and belonging and to support students in developing a sense of civic responsibility and an appreciation for people with different origins, identities, beliefs, and learning styles. We strive to promote a sense of community where all adults and children feel respected and appreciated. The Morse School follows an inclusion model, with English learners and students with moderate disabilities learning alongside their general education peers with support from special educators, ESL teachers, related service providers, and interventionists.

We are actively working towards becoming an antiracist school, and are taking steps towards identifying and dismantling racist structures, hearing and elevating underrepresented voices, and striving to achieve an equitable and just educational experience for all students.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative instructional aide to help foster a safe and positive classroom environment in which students engage in rigorous and joyful learning experiences. This individual will assist the classroom teacher in implementing a curriculum based on children's individual developmental needs in order to provide a creative learning environment focused on high academic achievement, excellence, respect for differences, and collaborative relationships. Specifically, the instructional aide will be under the supervision of the classroom teacher and principal to create a learning environment where each child feels a sense of belonging and is progressing at an optimal rate.

The duties of the paraprofessional will include (but not be limited to):

• Planning for and teaching small and large groups;
• Assisting in developing units of study with the assistance of the teacher;
• Keeping track of student progress through assessment and record‑keeping systems;
• Preparing materials and performing other tasks requested by the teacher.
• Assisting the teacher in providing a safe and effective learning environment in which behaviors that interfere with learning are prevented and/or addressed; and,
• Any other tasks as directed by the classroom teacher, principal, or assistant principal.
• Toileting of students is a duty that an individual may be expected and required to perform as a paraprofessional employed by the Cambridge Public Schools

The Morse School serves children and families from a diverse range of racial, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. We recognize that elementary‑aged children benefit from seeing themselves reflected in the adults around them, and we are eager to field applications from a range of candidates whose backgrounds mirror the diversity of the students we serve.

Your Skill Set:

As an Instructional Aide, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Associate's degree, or 48 college credits (bachelor's degree preferred);
• Previous coursework in the education of elementary grade children preferred.
• Previous successful experience working with children in an urban, multicultural setting, preferably at the elementary level;
• Demonstrated ability to respect diversity and help children develop a positive self‑image as successful learners; and
• Ability to speak Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Chinese, or Spanish is a plus.

Position Type: Full-Time

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.