Classroom Instructional Aide - Supportive Student Mentor

Sylvania; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS Health Insurance support

180 work days per year

Job summary

Sylvania in Fredericksburg, TX seeks an instructional assistant to support students under a certified teacher, help prepare materials, manage classroom activities, and assist with testing.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, Texas educational aide certificate, and willingness to obtain a CDA within two years; prior experience with children preferred; strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at a higher learning institution.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Obtain CDA certificate within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of a teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground).
• Make teachers aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Math instruction

Communication

Child interaction

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree / two years college

Texas educational aide certificate

CDA certificate within 2 years

Job description

Sylvania in Fredericksburg, TX seeks an instructional assistant to support students under a certified teacher, help prepare materials, manage classroom activities, and assist with testing.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, Texas educational aide certificate, and willingness to obtain a CDA within two years; prior experience with children preferred; strong communication and teamwork.