Elementary Instructional Aide: Engage & Support Students

Kingsbury Country Day School; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Schools Associates is seeking an Instructional Aide to support teachers and students in the classroom, fostering an inclusive learning environment and individualized attention to reinforce lesson concepts. The role emphasizes assisting with instructional activities and maintaining a positive, collaborative classroom atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of college or an associate’s degree, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in reading, writing and mathematics instruction.
• Strong communication with students, staff and guardians.
• Exemplary work habits and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in preparing and distributing lesson materials.
• Instructs students under supervision of teacher.
• Maintains individual student records when asked.
• Keeps classroom neat and orderly to support learning.
• Uses resources to support learning activities in classroom and school context.
• Demonstrates effective classroom techniques and supports respectful environment.
• Collaborates with parents to build guardians’ confidence in the teacher.
• Guides children in cooperative play and learning.
• Performs additional duties assigned by principal or Choice Schools Associates.

Skills

Communication with students

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written expression

Professional conduct

Education

Two years of college / 60 semester hours or associate’s degree or Parapro assessment

Reading, writing and mathematics instruction knowledge

Bachelor’s degree or MI Teaching Certificate (desired)

Job description

Choice Schools Associates is seeking an Instructional Aide to support teachers and students in the classroom, fostering an inclusive learning environment and individualized attention to reinforce lesson concepts. The role emphasizes assisting with instructional activities and maintaining a positive, collaborative classroom atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of college or an associate’s degree, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to