Math & Reading Intervention Aide — Outdoor Learning

Choice-Schools-Associates; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) invites you to join as an Instructional Aide for Math & Reading Intervention. You will support teachers, engage students in math and reading activities, and foster experiential learning in an outdoor environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, strong communication, and creative instruction techniques to enhance student engagement and achievement in science-infused education.

Qualifications

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate’s degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment or successfully pass the ETS Parapro Assessment
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the classroom teacher in preparing the classroom or laboratory for instruction.
• Helps the classroom teacher prepare and distribute lesson materials.
• Instructs students under supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Assists the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked.
• Assists the classroom teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the academy and the community.

Skills

Reading instruction

Math instruction

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written expression

Education

Two years of college / 60 semester hours

Associate’s degree or higher

ETS Parapro Assessment (or equivalent)

Job description

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) invites you to join as an Instructional Aide for Math & Reading Intervention. You will support teachers, engage students in math and reading activities, and foster experiential learning in an outdoor environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, strong communication, and creative instruction techniques to enhance student engagement and achievement in science-infused education.