Educational Assistant Hiring Pool

Frontier Academy; United States; On-site; USD 25,761 - 41,272; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

PERA retirement

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a dedicated Elementary Educational Assistant to create a positive learning environment for students. This full-time role involves facilitating learning and implementing tailored programs under the guidance of certified teachers. Applicants should have an Associate's degree, with bilingual Spanish skills preferred. Responsibilities include maintaining discipline, assessing student progress, and collaborating with staff to achieve educational goals. Competitive salary and benefits are offered. Join us to foster growth in young learners.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish).
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and guide students towards their potential.
• Implement a program of study that meets individual needs.
• Maintain a positive and safe classroom environment.
• Use various instructional techniques and materials as needed.
• Asses student accomplishments regularly.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Effective verbal and written communication

Conflict management skills

Classroom management strategies

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Support Staff / Instructional Assistant


• Date Posted: 2/18/2026


• Position Title: Elementary Educational Assistant


• Position Type: Full Time, benefit eligible


• Location: Frontier Academy Elementary


• Closing Date: Open until filled


• Classification: Non-Exempt


• Salary Range: $18.70-$29.96 per hour, depending on education and experience


• Reports to: Elementary Principal

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution (required)


• Bilingual (Spanish) (preferred)

Summary / Objective

Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible members of society. Facilitate learning and guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth under the direction of certified teachers. Responsible to the building principal and team lead where assigned.

Essential Functions

• Implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students under the direction of the teacher.


• Facilitates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.


• Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and county policies.


• Ensures adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.


• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students under the direction of the teacher.


• Uses instructional methods and materials most appropriate for meeting stated objectives and standards.


• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.


• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.


• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.


• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs of individual or student groups.


• Strives to implement the school's philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives through instruction and action.


• Respects students’ personal spaces throughout the day.


• Implements students’ IEP plans while ensuring the integrity of academic time and motivating students to learn and participate.


• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.


• Cooperates with other staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.


• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.


• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.


• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately.


• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.


• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies.


• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.


• Maintains confidentiality regarding students’ information.

Additional Qualifications

Must be able to follow oral and written directions and establish effective working relationships with staff and students. Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies. Visual, auditory, and ambulatory ability. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, conflict management skills, strong organizational skills, empathy, positive relationship building skills. Knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the function of the position as outlined.

EEO / AAP Statement

Frontier Academy shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, gender identity, marital status or disability. Frontier Academy shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Salary and Benefits

• PERA retirement


• Health insurance


• Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off

Note

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.