Instructional Aide

Responsive Education Solutions; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsive Education Solutions is seeking an assistant to support teachers in monitoring the learning center and guiding students’ progress. The role emphasizes helping with instructional programs and ensuring daily goals are met.

The ideal candidate has at least a high school diploma or GED and prior experience with students or parents; ability to follow instructions and work with curriculum software is valued. This position requires effective communication and a patient, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or GED.
• Experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
• Experience in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher or Coordinator in all areas of work.
• Implement instructional program and lesson plans under the supervisor of Coordinator or Teacher.
• Assist with understanding assessments.
• Assist teachers in checking daily goals to ensure work is being completed.
• Motivate students for maximum learning.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Inspire students with consistency, care, and interest to build students’ self-esteem, and promote further success.
• Praise students, compliment them and encourage them in order to build character.
• Be able to facilitate activities that promote speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English.
• Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Passion for children

Interactive with children

Education laws basics

Computer literate

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum software

Follow instructions

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Relationship building

Willing to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid OH Department of Education Permit (ORC 3319.088)

Job description

Position Summary

Assist teachers with monitoring of the learning center and facilitating students’ learning progress.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent
• Experience may be work in church related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day‑care centers, or similar experience;
• Be a high school student 18 years of age or older; and Valid Ohio Department of Education Permit as defined in ORC 3319.088

Experience

• 6+ months of experience working for Public or Private School. (preferred)

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Passion for children.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with children.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state education laws.
• Computer literate.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist Teacher or Coordinator in all areas of work.
• Implement instructional program and lesson plans under the supervisor of Coordinator or Teacher
• Assist with understanding assessments
• Assist teachers in checking daily goals to ensure work is being completed.
• Motivate students for maximum learning.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Inspire students with consistency, care, and interest to build students’ self-esteem, and promote further success.
• Praise students, compliment them and encourage them in order to build character.
• Be able to facilitate activities that promote speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English.
• Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment Used

All equipment required to perform jobs duties and task previously described.

Physical / Environmental Factors

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.