Classical Lower School Instructional Aide, Part or Full-Time

Columbus Classical Academy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Classical Academy seeks a Lower School Instructional Aide to support the Hillsdale K-12 curriculum in a self-contained, teacher-led classroom. Aides collaborate with Classroom Teachers to pursue excellence through a coaching model aligned with Hillsdale College’s Best Practices for K-12 Classical Schools.

Candidates must pass the required background check, uphold the academy’s mission, and complete curriculum training and professional development, including summer sessions.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of required background check.
• Ability to maintain a shared commitment to Columbus Classical Academy’s mission, including demonstrating moral character and civic virtue.
• Aides are required to complete necessary curriculum training and attend Professional Development sessions, some of which are held during the summer months.
• Additionally, strong candidates will have experience teaching or serving in a support role in a classical school or similar educational setting.
• Understand the tenets of a classical, liberal arts education; recommended reading: Tried and True: A Primer on Sound Pedagogy
• Understand and/or have experience teaching explicit phonics (such as Orton-Gillingham)
• Understand and/or have experience teaching Singapore Math

Responsibilities

• Support the faithful implementation of the Hillsdale K-12 curriculum in a self-contained, teacher-led classroom.
• Collaborate with Classroom Teachers in pursuit of excellence through a robust coaching model.
• Participate in curriculum training and professional development as part of the academy's continuous improvement.

Skills

Classical education experience

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job description

Columbus Classical Academy seeks a Lower School Instructional Aide to support the Hillsdale K-12 curriculum in a self-contained, teacher-led classroom. Aides collaborate with Classroom Teachers to pursue excellence through a coaching model aligned with Hillsdale College’s Best Practices for K-12 Classical Schools.

Candidates must pass the required background check, uphold the academy’s mission, and complete curriculum training and professional development, including summer sessions.