KIPP - Instructional Aide - Elementary School - Stockton (26-27)

KIPP; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Transportation benefits

Job summary

KIPP Public Schools Northern California seeks an Instructional Aide for elementary environments in Stockton. You will support instructional activities for students in both regular and special education settings, including after-school programs.

The role emphasizes positive behavior strategies, documentation, and collaboration with teachers. This full-time, 12-month position offers a salary range of $20.00–$24.00 per hour plus enhanced break pay.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to deal effectively with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability working with young people, parents and community leaders.
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Implement after school activities within core program areas (academic, homework club, arts, enrichment).
• Assist in documenting program schedules, lesson plans, curriculum, youth participation and outcomes.
• Use positive behavior and classroom management techniques with children.
• Accurately track student attendance daily.
• Assist with after school program registration, customer service, and community outreach.
• Maintain health and safety standards to ensure safety of students and staff.
• Participate in all after school activities including setup, execution, and cleanup.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community partners.
• Tutor or reinforce learning in small groups or 1:1 with students under Lead Teacher guidance.

Skills

Communication

Diversity awareness

Community engagement

Google Suite

Integrity

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

HS diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree / 48 units or ParaPro / CBEST

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

KIPP - Instructional Aide - Elementary School - Stockton (26-27)

• Full-time
• Start Date: Next year opening
• Department: Teacher

This is the application for Elementary, Middle, and High School roles at KIPP Public Schools Northern California in the 2025-2026 school year. Locations include San Francisco, Oakland, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, East Palo Alto, and Stockton. You can see a full list of our openings here .

Position Summary

Under the direction of the School Leader or other certificated employee, the Instructional Aide will assist by performing a variety of instructional support duties to individual or small groups of students within the special education setting or regular classroom, during and after school hours. These duties shall be designed to complement the instructional program to maximize the learning opportunity for the inclusion student. The Instructional Aide will also assist in the establishment and implementation of appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior and perform a routine of clerical tasks as assigned.

Must be able to commit to working throughout the entire school year.

This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.02\0 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly more than our district peers.

Qualifications

Experience

• A minimum of 1-2 years work experience in a youth development organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.

Required Education/Certifications

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• High school diploma or the equivalent, and one of the below:
• B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in process) or
• Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score = 460)
• Pass the CBEST exams

Knowledge/skills required

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to deal effectively with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability working with young people, parents and community leaders.
• Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s mission and values

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Implement after school activities within assigned core program areas, including academic assistance, homework club, fitness/recreation, arts, and enrichment activities.
• Assist in documenting program schedules, lesson plans, curriculum, youth participation and outcomes
• Use positive behavior and classroom management techniques with children.
• Accurately track student attendance (sign-in/sign-out sheets) on a daily basis.
• Assist with after school program registration, customer service, and community outreach.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety to ensure the safety of students, staff members and others.
• Participate in all after school activities including preparation, set-up, take-down and clean-up to ensure facility cleanliness.
• Communicate and work effectively with students, staff, parents, school personnel, and community partners.
• Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, work with students in small groups or in one-to-one assignments to tutor, reinforce, or follow up learning activities in core academic, language, and/or specialized subject areas.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment.
• Prepare and set up instructional materials and/or equipment for use in classroom activities; maintain instructional material and equipment.
• Assist classroom teachers in creating curriculum modifications for students.
• Provide testing accommodations, including supervising students completing tests in a separate location or during an extended time.
• Review and correct student work assignments.
• Assist in the implementation of behavior intervention plans which may involve use of approved positive reinforcement strategies, behavior modification, other skills or knowledge to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors.
• Facilitate and support social interactions and foster the development of positive relationships between students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers.
• Assist all students by modeling appropriate behavior and attitudes and providing emotional support and general guidance.
• Support students to be active participants on field trips and school assemblies or productions.
• Support students in community-based life skills activities such as using public transportation, shopping, and ordering food as directed by the Education Specialist.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical:Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-35 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include frequent kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead.

Mental:Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.

Environmental:School and in-person classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.

Classification and Schedule

This is a full time,non-exempt position based on a school year calendar cycle and time off policy, located at our school sites.

This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly more than our district peers.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose,Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.

Compensation

KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

We benchmark annually against comparably-sized non-profit organizations in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries.

This role is paid over a 12 month period, including scheduled school breaks and summer break. The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 / hour. This rate, coupled with the additional 60 days of school break pay we offer, results in annualized pay that is, on average, significantly more than our district peers.