New Market Elementary Instructional Aide

South Montgomery Community School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

New Market Elementary is seeking an Instructional Aide for the 2026/2027 year to reinforce learning under certified teachers' guidance. This role focuses on targeted small-group support, classroom supervision, and assisting with instructional materials.

Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication skills, patience, and comfort with basic educational technology. This position follows the school calendar and is full-time, non-exempt and hourly.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with early adolescents preferred.
• Proficient in basic computing and classroom tech.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce instruction for individual students or small groups to support core concepts.
• Help implement structured lesson plans, accommodations, and IEP-related supports.
• Assist with routine administrative tasks and organize instructional materials/digital resources.
• Supervise students during transitions and campus activities to maintain safety and engagement.

Skills

Communication

Basic literacy

Tech literacy

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

New Market Elementary Instructional Aide JobID: 383

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Instructional Aide
• Date Posted: 8/21/2026
• Location: NEW MARKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Job Posting: Instructional Aide

School: New Market Elementary

Academic Year: 2026/2027 School Year

Position Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule: Up to 40 Hours per week - Monday - Friday (Follows the academic calendar)

Position Summary

New Market Elementary School is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and compassionate Instructional Aide for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic year. The Instructional Aide plays a vital role in our student success initiative, working under the direct guidance of certified teachers to reinforce classroom learning, provide targeted small-group support, and assist with essential campus supervisory duties.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong desire to support early adolescents, a flexible mindset to adapt to changing classroom environments, and a professional demeanor rooted in the supportive culture of Southmont.

1. Instructional Support

• Assist classroom teachers by reinforcing instruction with individual students or small learning groups to ensure core concept mastery.
• Help implement structured lesson plans, accommodations, and modifications outlined for students requiring extra academic assistance or individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Listen to students, answer questions, and provide encouragement during independent work blocks or collaborative lab settings.

2. Classroom & Clerical Assistance

• Help the teacher prepare, organize, and distribute instructional materials, assignments, and digital resources.
• Assist with routine administrative tasks such as organizing supplies, monitoring student progress tracking, or managing classroom displays.
• Support students in navigating school-issued technology, learning platforms, and digital assignments.

3. Student Supervision & School Safety

• Supervise students during transition periods (hallways), lunch blocks, or campus arrivals/dismissals as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and positive environment that encourages respect, responsibility, and academic engagement.
• Promote positive student behavior in alignment with New Market Elementary behavioral expectations and school policy.

4. All Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Experience: Previous experience working with early adolescents or junior high-aged students in a school, tutoring, coaching, or camp setting is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong basic academic skills (reading, writing, and mathematics).
  • Exceptional communication, patience, and interpersonal skills to relate effectively with middle-school-aged youth, teachers, and administration.
  • Basic computer literacy (Google Workspace/Microsoft Office and general educational technology).
• Ability to successfully pass all state-required background checks, fingerprinting, and health screenings (e.g., negative TB test) prior to the start of the school year.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must maintain emotional control under stress and manage classroom situations with fairness, consistency, and patience.
• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, and occasional lifting of small stacks of textbooks or classroom materials.

Postings current as of 8/25/2026 1:56:33 AM CST.