Instructional Aide, Ola Program (7 hours/10 months), King Open

Young World Physical Education; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 2,204,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambridge Public Schools King Open School in Cambridge, MA seeks an Instructional Aide for the Ola Program (7 hours/10 months). The position supports the classroom teacher, helps create a positive learning environment, and assists in implementing a bilingual English-Portuguese curriculum.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, documenting pupil progress, assisting in small group work, supervising recess, and contributing to inclusive, high-achievement learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 48 college credits; urban, multicultural elementary experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Portuguese required.
• Experience in an urban, multicultural classroom setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of classroom teacher to support learning environment and student progress.
• Assist in planning, developing, and providing a creative learning environment focused on achievement and collaboration.
• Document pupil progress and prepare instructional materials; assist in small group activities and recess supervision.

Skills

Bilingual English-Portuguese

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associates degree / 48 college credits

Job description

Instructional Aide, Ola Program (7 hours/10 months), King Open

Cambridge Public Schools King Open School - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Job Details

Job ID: 5877253

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Position: Instructional Aide, Ola Program (7 hours/10 months)

King Open School

About King Open School Community:

The King Open’s commitment statement reads, "The King Open is committed to increasing every student’s ability to monitor her or his own learning, to recognize the role of effort in learning, and to work and succeed independently as well as cooperatively." Through differentiation and academic rigor, we provide our students with a well-rounded education that enables them to develop critical and flexible thinking capacities, collaboration skills, and a work ethic that prepares them to become productive citizens. We know that this commitment cannot be fully realized without the support of our families. Therefore, participation and feedback from parent/guardian/caregiver(s) is welcomed, and we are also committed to ensuring that all of our families are deeply connected with their child’s learning and the happenings in our school community.

Positive attitudes and perceptions influence teaching and learning. Here at the King Open, it is our shared responsibility to maintain and cultivate positive attitudes and perceptions as we work together to create and plan activities. An authentic respect for diversity, as evidenced by a sincere effort to learn about our students and to incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy into our day-to-day routines, will have a significant impact on creating/sustaining a safe, orderly, and high-achieving school community. We create opportunities for our students to acquire, integrate, extend, and refine content, as well as use it meaningfully, so that they develop the skills needed to actively explore and investigate the ever-changing world. Finally, reviewing student work and assessment data will enable the King Open staff to make informed decisions about instruction, with the goal of intentionally closing gaps in student learning and significantly increasing student achievement.

Our Olå Program is a Portuguese-English, two-way bilingual program. Students receive instruction in both English and Portuguese. Half of the day is devoted to English instruction. The second half is devoted to Portuguese instruction. Students are taught in single (occasionally mixed) grade cohorts. Students receive instruction promoting their bilingual and bicultural skills.

The Opportunity:

The Instructional Aide will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher to create a learning environment where each child feels valued and is progressing at an optimal rate. The Instructional Aide will help ensure that each child becomes a successful learner and proficient in English and Portuguese.

The Instructional Aide will assist the classroom teacher in implementing a curriculum based on children's individual developmental needs in the context of a classroom community of learners. Specifically, the instructional aide will work as an assistant teacher under the direction of the classroom teacher and principal. The aide will assist the classroom teacher with planning, developing, and providing a creative learning environment focused on high academic achievement, excellence in teaching, respect for differences, and collaborative relationships. They will assist the teacher in providing daily activities, which integrate learning across the curriculum. They will work with pupils individually and in small group activities. In addition, the instructional aide will assist in the documentation of pupil progress, making/preparing instructional materials, and performing other duties as designated by the classroom teacher and principal. The aide will also assist the teacher with recess supervision.

Your Skill Set:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, minimum of Associates degree, or 48 college credits.
• Previous coursework in the education of elementary-grade children is preferred.
• Previous successful classroom experience with students in an urban, multicultural setting, preferably at the elementary level.
• Demonstrated ability to respect diversity and help children develop a positive self-image as successful learners.
• Proficiency in English and Portuguese required.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Darrell Williams , Principal
• King Open School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]