Elementary School Aide (RHS STUDENT EMPLOYMENT)

Sylvania; Johnstown (CO); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Weld RE-5J School District in Colorado is seeking a motivated high school student to join us as an Elementary School Student Aide. You will support teachers, assist in classrooms, and help with non-instructional tasks in a collaborative school environment.

Applicants must be a Roosevelt High School student, 16 or older, with strong communication and math skills, and the ability to follow instructions. Preference for Teacher Cadet and Work-Based Learning in Family Consumer Science.

Qualifications

• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students.
• Interest in education and child development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in reading, language arts, mathematics and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Prepare and reinforce instructional materials for individual needs.
• Supervise non-instructional areas such as lunch, bus duty, playground and study halls.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Diversity collaboration

Instruction following

Safety awareness

Education

Teacher Cadet

Work-Based Learning: Family Consumer Science

Job description

Elementary School Aide (Student Employment)

Position Overview

The Weld RE-5J school district is seeking a highly motivated and talented High School student to join us as an elementary school student aid. This opportunity will provide valuable hands‑on experience and exposure to various aspects of supporting teachers and staff in an Elementary School while working in a professional environment. The Elementary School Student Aid will assist the school staff in performing daily support tasks. This position demands outstanding communication skills, problem‑solving abilities, and multitasking capabilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed
• Follows all applicable safety rules, universal precautions, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Required Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Currently enrolled in a high school program, preferably with a focus on information teaching or related fields.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Support the teacher in the classroom with behavior management
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment, care for tools and equipment

Education and Training

Preference for those students who successfully completed Teacher Cadet. Students should be enrolled in Work-Based Learning: Family Consumer Science in the 2024-2025 school year.

Confidential Information

• Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding students, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentiality laws.
• If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care shall be taken to ensure that only those with a “need to know” are allowed access to the material.
• Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records in accordance with applicable district policies.
• Staff members who intentionally disclose student records,other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action,up to and including termination

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications Profile/Education/Experience

• Must be a current Roosevelt High School student
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Have a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to provide your own transportation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt