Elementary Instructional Aide — Collaborative Classroom Support

Baldwin School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baldwin School in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Instructional Aide to support elementary classroom instruction (7.5 hours per day, 10 months). The role includes recess, lunch coverage, bus duty, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to assist students with reading, math, writing, and social-emotional development.

Candidates should have an Associate degree or 48 college credits; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university preferred
• Associates degree or 48 college credits from an accredited college or university preferred
• Willingness to be trained in de-escalation and safe physical restraint techniques
• Experience with children in an urban environment

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance educational, emotional, and behavioral development of students
• Provide support in reading/literacy, math, written language, and social-emotional behavior
• Collaborate with general education and special education staff
• Support formal and informal assessments as directed by teaching staff
• Accommodate and modify for student learning in general education settings
• Other related duties as assigned
• Toileting of students as required in paraprofessional role

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

De-escalation training

Flexible

Reading support

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associates degree / 48 college credits

Montessori training or experience preferred

Job description

The Baldwin School in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Instructional Aide to support elementary classroom instruction (7.5 hours per day, 10 months). The role includes recess, lunch coverage, bus duty, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to assist students with reading, math, writing, and social-emotional development.

Candidates should have an Associate degree or 48 college credits; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.