Instructional Aide Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Blracademy; Mississippi; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking public charter school as an Instructional Aide, where you will play a vital role in supporting teachers and enhancing student learning experiences. This position offers the chance to contribute to a positive school environment while assisting with lesson plans, classroom activities, and student interactions. Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree or equivalent coursework, strong communication skills, and a passion for education. This innovative school network values professional growth and offers numerous benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance options

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent coursework required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher with classroom activities and promote positive student behaviors.
• Support lesson plans and maintain classroom cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Confidentiality Management

Ability to Lift 25-40 lbs

Education

Associate Degree

Two years of college coursework

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

Be part of the difference at Montgomery Preparatory Academy! Located in a historic school building within the Belmont community, Montgomery Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving K-8 students. The school offers a well-rounded program emphasizing character education & Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Montgomery 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, fundraisers, 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 standards.

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:

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.

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).
• 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.