Instructional Assistant - San Dimas

McKinley Children's Center; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributions towards Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

A non-profit educational center in San Dimas seeks Instructional Assistants to provide care and support for students with special needs. Ideal candidates should possess a commitment to education, cognitive development knowledge, and an Associates Degree. The role involves creating a safe classroom environment, assisting with assignments, and helping students manage their emotions. Benefits include contributions to health insurance and a retirement plan. Pay is competitive at $18-$22 per hour, Monday to Friday, while school is in session.

Qualifications

• Unwavering commitment to supporting students' educational goals.
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles.
• Passed the CBEST.

Responsibilities

• Pick up students and create a positive start to their day.
• Help students complete assignments and manage frustrations.
• Drop students off at home after school.

Skills

Commitment to support students

Knowledge of cognitive development

Education

Associates Degree or 60 units

Job description

Career Opportunities with McKinley Children's Center

A great place to work.

About Us:

McKinley is a non-profit organization serving our communities with education, social services, and counseling. We offer educational services in our non-public school where we work with local school districts to educate students with learning disabilities. At McKinley, we embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N. - Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate people to provide educational instruction, care and supervision, and emotional support to students with special needs. Our Instructional Assistants create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the intellectual and social growth of students. If qualified, you may also be asked to serve as a substitute teacher.

A typical day includes:

• Using a company vehicle, pick up students from their home and create a positive start to their day.
• Helping students complete assignments.
• Helping students regulate their frustrations.
• Dropping students off at home at the end of the day.

The ideal candidate for this role will posses the following:

• Unwavering belief in and commitment to supporting students with their educational goals.
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles.
• Associates Degree or 60 units preferred.
• Passed the CBEST.

Benefits of joining McKinley:

• Contributions towards Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Referral Bonus

What we offer:

• Pay Range: $18-$22 per hour
• Days: M-F (7:00am-3:00pm) while school is in session