Instructional Aide Substitute

VLCS Walnut/Akers; California (MO); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local education institution is seeking an Instructional Aide Substitute with a flexible schedule to assist teachers and manage classroom activities for grades TK-8. This role involves supporting instructional activities, providing supervision, and maintaining positive communication with students and staff. Candidates must have at least 48 college credits or an Associate Degree. The position offers part-time hours during the school week and requires a commitment to a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 48 college credits or an Associate Degree.
• Require First aid and CPR certification.
• Clear Criminal Background/Fingerprint Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional activities in various settings.
• Provide student supervision and behavior management.
• Coordinate classroom activities and setup.

Skills

Instructional support understanding

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

48 college credits

Associates Degree or higher

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

Instructional Aide Substitute – Valley Life Charter VLCS Walnut/Akers, California. This job is also posted in Valley Life Charter.

Job Details

• Job ID: 4987396
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Aug 29, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Grade Levels - TK-8th

Salary: Please visit VLCS.org/careers. Part-time daily hours: 4 to 5.5 per day, Monday - Friday

Mission

The Mission of Valley Life Charter School is to provide a rigorous educational program emphasizing academics, leadership, and visual and performing arts. VLCS will provide authentic opportunities for students to apply the academics, leadership principles, and life skills taught for making good decisions. Students will encounter research-based academics, along with leadership opportunities in the classroom, in the school, and in the community.

Vision

Valley Life Charter School was created with a vision to “develop community leaders, one student at a time” by building and developing character in youth, which supports the core values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. These core values of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People will be interwoven throughout the Valley Life Charter School curriculum. We believe that every student has strengths, and we will identify and build on the strengths of our students to reach their potential. VLCS takes seriously its commitment to educating the whole person and will include social skills and character development with its program of academics, leadership, and visual and performing arts training. We further believe students learn best when placed in a loving and nurturing environment. Students excel when they can actively participate in their education through situations that allow for hands-on activities.

Responsibilities

The Support staff at Valley Life Charter School must be flexible in their duties. Duties will vary depending on grade level assigned.

• Some shifts would be planned but mostly "on-call" work days.
• Instructional Assistants in the classroom, library, computer lab, playground, etc.
• Assist teachers as needed
• Classroom setup: arranging chairs and other classroom furniture; reading classroom supplies (cutting, laminating, copying)
• Setting up a classroom for special activities (Circle/Calendar time, Snack time; preparing supplies for art activities)
• Decorating bulletin boards and rooms according to season or upcoming holiday
• Organizing classroom supplies
• Assist with arrival and departure of children; monitor and direct student traffic; escort children to proper classrooms
• Help children remove and hang coats, backpacks, etc.; report dress code issues
• Direct tardy students to the office for a pass; maintain positive communication with students
• Deliver notes/paperwork to the school office; prepare and distribute correspondence to parents and other teachers

• Maintain positive communication with other staff; demonstrate a professional and flexible attitude; participate in school-wide activities, meetings, and conferences; check email and mail daily; attend in-service training as assigned

• Assist with instruction of personal hygiene (hands washing after bathroom, before lunch, before snack)

• Monitor and provide positive discipline as necessary: supervise playground and lunchroom; address behavioral issues firmly but positively; assist the teacher with discipline problems

• Assist with all instructional activities and field trips: circle time, cutting/gluing/painting, reading stories, small group and one-on-one instruction, writing skills, computer use, modeling

• Assist with field trip activities, assemblies and other special functions; file necessary documents; prepare instructional materials; grade papers and record scores as assigned

• Administer tests as assigned; perform tasks required by the teacher; maintain confidentiality

• Monitor and assist with student behavior management; identify student-related behavior problems; implement behavior modifications as directed; ensure students adhere to school rules

• Provide student supervision in nonacademic areas; escort students to designated areas; accompany students during fire drills; assist during lockdowns

• Complete classroom take-down: disinfect equipment, clean for summer storage, prepare room for next day

Minimum Requirements:

• Instructional Support staff must be cleared as NCLB: 48 credits earned from an accredited college
• Or an Associates Degree or higher; or a passing score on the instructional assistant exam
• First aid and CPR certified by the first day of employment
• Valid TB Clearance by the first day of employment
• Clear Criminal Background/Fingerprint Clearance
• Maintain acceptable standards of physical health, energy, and emotional adjustment to the job
• Computer skills - proficiency and knowledge of Google and the G Suite and others as necessary

Professional Qualifications

• Commitment to work in an innovative, entrepreneurial and mission-driven school environment
• Maintain a professional appearance, grooming, and maturity; tolerance for stress; excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well independently and within a team; strong judgment, communication, discretion, and willingness to learn
• Apply common sense understanding of detailed multi-step instructions in written, oral, and diagrammatic form

Working Conditions

• Stand, walk, sit, speak, hear, read and reach; may work outdoors in most weather conditions
• Lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue; interaction with unruly children
• Occasional evening/weekend work and travel; willingness to be trained as needed
• Daily duties include morning, lunch, and afternoon shifts
• Sick pay

Reports Directly To

Principal or designee; other appropriate administrators

Salary

Please see vlcs.org/careers

Hiring Process

Applications taken on vlcs.tedk12.com. Please submit the following:

• Application
• Resume
• Letter of introduction
• Copy of transcripts

Equal Opportunity

Valley Life Charter School is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of VLCS to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

Contact Information

• Cynthia Dalare, Human Resources Director
• VLCS Walnut Campus
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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