P/T Primary Instructional Aide

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The School City of Hammond is seeking a part-time Instructional Aide to support teachers and students in grades K–6. The role emphasizes student-centered, inclusive instruction in a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include small-group and one-on-one tutoring, assisting with reading, writing, math, data collection, and classroom routines while maintaining FERPA confidentiality and collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a school setting is desirable.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructional plans with patience and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group and one-on-one instructional assistance under teacher direction.
• Support students with reading, writing, math, and other classroom tasks.
• Collect progress monitoring data and assist with assessment preparation.
• Reinforce behavioral expectations and help maintain a supportive classroom environment.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, and other non-instructional periods as needed.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with classroom routines.
• Confer with teachers about instructional materials, student needs, and progress, and report observations.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policy.
• Oversees students during non-instructional times like lunch, recess, or field trips.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Patience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Position

The School City of Hammond is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Part-Time Instructional Aide to support classroom teachers and enhance learning for students in grades K–6. The ideal candidate is flexible, collaborative, and passionate about helping all students succeed in a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Description

The School City of Hammond is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Part-Time Instructional Aide to support classroom teachers and enhance learning for students in grades K–6. The ideal candidate is flexible, collaborative, and passionate about helping all students succeed in a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide small-group and one-on-one instructional assistance under teacher direction.
• Support students with reading, writing, math, and other classroom tasks.
• Collect progress monitoring data and assist with assessment preparation.
• Reinforce behavioral expectations and help maintain a supportive classroom environment.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, and other non-instructional periods as needed.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with classroom routines.
• Confers with teachers about instructional materials, student needs, and progress, and reports observations.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policy.
• Oversees students during non-instructional times like lunch, recess, or field trips.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children or in a school setting is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructional plans and support students with patience and professionalism.

Work Environment

Active school setting involving movement, interaction with students, and collaboration with staff. May require standing, walking, bending, or lifting up to 25 pounds.