Elementary Instructional Assistant

Stem School Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch (CO)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Retirement benefits including PERA pension

Sick Time and PTO based on years of service

Job summary

A K-12 public charter school in Highlands Ranch, CO seeks an Elementary Instructional Assistant to support educators and enhance the learning environment for elementary-aged children. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom management, delivering reading and math instruction, and fostering student independence in academics. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, excellent organizational skills, and be proficient in both Mac and PC platforms. This position is during the school year 2025-2026, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Qualifications

Must pass a criminal background check.
Experience in a diverse, fast-paced, collaborative environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Support classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment.
Deliver small group instruction in reading and math.
Assist students with organizational and time management skills.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Responsive communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google applications

Mac and PC platforms

Job description

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

Our Core Values:

Prioritize Students – Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed. The community that surrounds students exists for the purpose of their growth and development.

Build a Strong Community – We are more than a school, we are a community. We all have equal value and seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions. The true power of a charter school is in the strength of its community.

Do Right, Always – Honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making guide our actions, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment, even in challenging circumstances or when recognition is absent.

Embrace Innovation – Never Stop Innovating. Innovation thrives on continuous growth, bold problem-solving, and a willingness to push boundaries, transforming ideas into meaningful progress.

Take Steady Steps – We play the long game with people and projects by implementing strategic planning, clear communication, systems and process, ample resources, and appropriate pacing - setting a strong foundation for a supportive environment for our community to thrive.

Lead With Care – Dedicated to making a difference through personal ownership, care, and compassion, creates lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.

Elevate the Standard – A commitment to continuous growth, where skills are refined, applied, and adapted to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.

Laugh Together – Having fun makes the team work! Creating an environment where joy is encouraged. Strengthens our teams, fosters a positive culture, and fuels creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

STEM School Highlands Ranch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month).
Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date).
Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado’s PERA program.
Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service

Position Overview:

The Elementary Instructional Assistant plays a key role in supporting teachers and enhancing the learning environment for elementary-aged students. This position involves assisting with classroom management, delivering small group instruction in reading and math, and supporting students in developing essential academic and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Support classroom management and help maintain a positive, productive learning environment
Parallel and co-teach small-group reading and math lessons
Monitor and deliver assessments to small groups of students
Encourage and support student independence in academic tasks
Assist students with organizational, study, and time management skills
Provide clerical support such as copying, filing, and maintaining records
Collaborate with the learning support services team to meet student needs
Supervise students during hallway transitions, lunch, recess and other non-instructional times *lunch and recess duties 2+ hours a day.
Participate in driveline duties to help ensure the safety of students during arrival and dismissal
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Strong commitment to student learning and development
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Responsive and proactive communication with students and faculty
Proficient in both Mac and PC platforms and Google applications
Experience working in a diverse, fast-paced, and collaborative environment preferred

Physical Requirements:

Occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds
Ability to stand/walk for up to 90 minutes
Ability to run short distances if necessary
Frequent bending, stooping, standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

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