Instructional Aide Early Childhood Center 26-27

Academy Independent School District; Texas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy ISD District Wide - Little River-Academy, Texas seeks an Instructional Aide to support students under a certified teacher’s supervision. You will help prepare activities, manage classroom tasks, and assist with instructional materials and testing.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or higher, a Texas educational aide certificate, and experience with children. This is a nonexempt, hourly position with a focus on Life Skills support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college study or NCLB equivalency.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics; communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under teacher direction; work with individuals or small groups.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of tests and assignments.
• Maintain a neat, orderly classroom; manage inventory of equipment.
• Keep administrative records and reports; orient substitutes.

Skills

Reading support

Writing support

Math support

Child interaction

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree / two years of college

TX educational aide certificate

No Child Left Behind equivalency

Job description

Instructional Aide Early Childhood Center 26-27

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title and Details

Job Title: Instructional Aide

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Pay Grade/Days: Hourly/168 Days

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Date Revised: June 2026

Primary Purpose

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Self-Contained

Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Perform duties specific to the needs of students in a Life Skills setting

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teachers aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

The district shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin. Nor shall the district limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

El distrito no fallará ni se negará a contratar o despedir a ninguna persona, ni discriminará a ninguna persona con respecto a compensación, términos, condiciones o privilegios de empleo debido a su raza, color, religión, sexo, edad u origen nacional. El distrito tampoco limitará, segregará ni clasificará a sus empleados o solicitantes de empleo de ninguna manera que pueda privar o tender a privar a un individuo de oportunidades de empleo o que afecte negativamente el estado como empleado debido a su raza, color, religión, sexo, edad u origen nacional.

Location

Academy ISD District Wide - Little River-Academy, Texas

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This job is also posted in Academy Independent School District , and ESC Region 12

Employment Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kelli Schwake , Principal
• Early Childhood Center
• Email: [e-mail]