Outdoor Learning Aide for Environmental Education

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

Job summary

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES), part of the Choice Schools community, seeks an Instructional Aide to support teachers and students in an outdoor classroom setting on a 62-acre campus. You’ll help create an inclusive learning environment and contribute to experiential, hands-on environmental education.

You’ll assist with materials, supervise activities, help maintain records, and collaborate with families to foster student growth and a positive learning experience.

Qualifications

• Assist reading, writing and mathematics instruction.
• Communicate professionally with students, staff and guardians.
• Demonstrate effective classroom practices and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with preparing the classroom or lab for instruction.
• Help prepare and distribute lesson materials.
• Instruct students under supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Maintain individual student records when asked.
• Keep the classroom orderly to support learning.
• Support learning activities in the classroom and community.

Skills

Reading/writing support

Communication with students/guardians

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two years of college or associate degree

Job description

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES), part of the Choice Schools community, seeks an Instructional Aide to support teachers and students in an outdoor classroom setting on a 62-acre campus. You’ll help create an inclusive learning environment and contribute to experiential, hands-on environmental education.

You’ll assist with materials, supervise activities, help maintain records, and collaborate with families to foster student growth and a positive learning experience.