K-8 Instructional Aide — Supportive Classroom Champion

ACCEL Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance option

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Akron Preparatory School in Akron, Ohio. The role supports teachers, helps manage classroom activities, and assists with school events while upholding the school’s philosophy and mission.

Requires an Associate degree or equivalent, MS Office proficiency, and a clear background check. Starting hourly rate is $16.00/hour with opportunities to contribute to a positive school climate and student success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Paraprofessional’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.

Responsibilities

• 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, fundraiser, 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.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

MS Office

Education

Associate degree / 2 years college / Paraprofessional Exam

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Akron Preparatory School in Akron, Ohio. The role supports teachers, helps manage classroom activities, and assists with school events while upholding the school’s philosophy and mission.

Requires an Associate degree or equivalent, MS Office proficiency, and a clear background check. Starting hourly rate is $16.00/hour with opportunities to contribute to a positive school climate and student success.