Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEL Schools, a network of high-performing public charter schools, seeks an Instructional Aide for Eastland Preparatory Academy in Columbus, OH. This role involves supporting teachers and enhancing student engagement through various classroom activities. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational qualifications and strong communication skills, and they will contribute to a positive school climate.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or two years of college coursework, or passage of Para Professional’s Exam.
• Proficiency in MS Office required.
• Prior experience in a school or social service setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists Teacher with classroom activities and promotes positive student behaviors.
• Supports lessons and classroom activities as directed by the Teacher.
• Performs clerical duties including grading papers and making copies.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Associate Degree or two years of college coursework

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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About The Team

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

About The Team

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

Be part of the difference at Eastland Preparatory Academy! Celebrating 10 years of service to the East Columbus community, Eastland is a public charter school providing a continuous EK-12th grade education. The school offers hands-on, project-based learning with character education and a variety of specialty subjects, clubs, and sports. The newly renovated facility includes large, modern classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a MAC Lab. Eastland 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, but not limited to, 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, but not limited to, 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, but not limited to, 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.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
  
  

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
  
  

Career benefits – keep growing

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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