Aspiring Educator & Instructional Assistant

JOURNEY COLEMAN SCHOOL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey Community Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers with high-quality, personalized education for students during the school day and after school.

You will help implement lessons, monitor progress, and communicate with families about activities and outcomes. Candidates should have knowledge of child development and strong communication skills, with an Associate’s degree or two years of college experience; a Bachelor’s in Education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years of college experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching, or related field preferred.
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teaching assistant, or intern preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom systems and manage student behavior to keep students engaged.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Tennessee State Standards and JCS guidelines.
• Assess students regularly and analyze data to inform instruction.
• Collaborate with team members and families to share progress and best practices.
• Assist with differentiated instruction, including small group and one-on-one support.
• Support after-school program activities with intervention and acceleration for below-grade-level students.
• Contribute to a school-wide culture of high expectations and college preparation.

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of college experience

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Strong communication and collaboration

Knowledge of child development and learning styles

Job description

Journey Community Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers with high-quality, personalized education for students during the school day and after school.

You will help implement lessons, monitor progress, and communicate with families about activities and outcomes. Candidates should have knowledge of child development and strong communication skills, with an Associate’s degree or two years of college experience; a Bachelor’s in Education is preferred.