Instructional Aide Cleveland Preparatory Academy

Clevelandprepacademy; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an Instructional Aide in Cleveland, OH. The role involves supporting classroom activities and promoting positive student behaviors. Ideal candidates should have an Associate Degree or equivalent and proficiency in MS Office. The position offers flexible hours and a starting hourly rate of $15.50.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of BCI/FBI check.
• Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
• Understanding of educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher with classroom activities.
• Support lessons as directed by the Teacher.
• Perform clerical duties like grading papers.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

High quality written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Experience in a school or social services setting

Education

Associate Degree or two years of college coursework

Job description

Our teachers and staff make a difference every day. We invite passionate, caring educators to join our national network in bringing exceptional learning opportunities to children and communities everywhere.

We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes flexibility and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

• Flexible Hours, Part-Time, and Full-Time Positions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Voluntary Disability Insurance (Long & Short Term)

Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for Cleveland Preparatory Academy in Cleveland, OH.

Be part of the difference at Cleveland Preparatory Academy! Located on a historic campus in the heart of Old Brooklyn, Cleveland Preparatory Academy serves K-8 students with hands-on, project-based instruction featuring the arts and STEM. Known for its nurturing teachers and staff and active school community, the school is the top academic performing school in the area. Cleveland Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity

The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra-curricular activities. The Instructional Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The Instructional Aide assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering the assigned duties in conformity with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the assigned school, the school’s governing board, the State Board of Education, and all applicable laws.

Duties

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and follows instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader
• Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations
• Assists with school activities, including parent‑faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraiser, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc.
• Performs clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies
• Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology
• Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas
• Understands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
• Other duties as assigned, including field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty

Performance Expectations

• Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others
• Acts in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher
• Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standard

About You

• Associate Degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Para Professional’s Exam
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI check
• Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
• Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career‑technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting hourly rate for this position is $15.50/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.