Educational Assistant: 2026-27 School Year

Ivy Academy, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Academy is seeking a dependable Education Assistant to support classroom instruction and help create a positive learning environment. The Education Assistant works with teachers to provide academic support, supervise students, and assist with classroom operations.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with students, communicates well, and demonstrates professionalism and teamwork in a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Dependable, organized, and student-centered.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with daily instructional activities and classroom management.
• Provide small-group or one-on-one academic support to students.
• Assist students in staying organized, engaged, and on task.
• Help prepare classroom materials and learning resources.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and school activities.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to support student success.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Ivy Academy | Chattanooga Area
School Year: 2026–2027
Reports To: Lead Teacher / Administration

Job Overview

Ivy Academy is seeking a dependable and student-focused Education Assistant to support classroom instruction and help create a positive learning environment. The Education Assistant works alongside teachers to provide academic support, supervise students, and assist with classroom operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with students and contributing to a collaborative school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers with daily instructional activities and classroom management
• Provide small-group or one-on-one academic support to students
• Assist students in staying organized, engaged, and on task
• Help prepare classroom materials and learning resources
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and school activities
• Maintain a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to support student success

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Dependable, organized, and student-centered

Work Schedule

Follows the HCDE academic calendar; 7:30-3:00 daily

*Please Note: We are required by TN Law to run a full background check. Your fingerprints will be submitted to TBI and FBI. Please make sure to indicate if you have ever been convicted, pled guilty, or pled nolo contendere to a criminal offense. The disclosure of a conviction does not automatically preclude you from employment with Ivy Academy. However, falsification of your application may result in an offer of employment being withdrawn and/or preclude you from employment. Furthermore, knowingly falsifying information required by TCA 49-5-406(a)(1) constitutes a Class A misdemeanor which must be reported to the District Attorney General for prosecution.