Teacher's Aide

Bridgeprep Academy, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

BridgePrep Academy North Miami Beach seeks a dedicated Teacher's Aide (Paraprofessional) to support lead teachers with targeted interventions and a rigorous, inclusive environment for Title I students.

You will deliver small-group and 1-on-1 instruction, manage classroom behavior, help track progress, and prepare instructional materials, while maintaining FERPA confidentiality and strong communication with families.

Qualifications

• Must meet Title I educational criteria: Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours or ParaPro score 464+.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED with college credits or ParaPro.
• Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compliance: Pass Level 2 background screening.
• Preferred: FAST reading interventions experience.

Responsibilities

• Targeted Title I Interventions: deliver small-group and 1-on-1 instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Classroom & Behavior Management: uphold BridgePrep's behavior management system with fidelity.
• Data & Record Keeping: maintain student data and progress toward goals.
• Material Preparation: prepare instructional materials and displays.
• Strong Communication & Compliance: build relationships with families and maintain FERPA confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree

60 semester hours

ETS ParaPro Assessment

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: BridgePrep Academy North Miami Beach, 18801 NE 22nd Ave, Miami, FL 33180

Salary:$15.00 - $19.73 per hour

JOIN US!

We are seeking a highly qualified, dedicated, and energetic Teacher's Aide (Paraprofessional)to join our team. Partner with BridgePrep Academy in our mission to support lead teachers, provide high-quality targeted interventions, and cultivate a rigorous, inclusive environment where Title I students are engaged, supported, and positioned to meet ambitious academic growth goals.

HIGHLIGHTS OF AN INTERVENTION CAREER WITH BRIDGEPREP

Direct Impact on Student Growth: Play a vital role in closing learning gaps by leading critical small-group academic interventions.

Professional Development: Engage in robust network, campus, and personal learning initiatives designed to sharpen your instructional delivery and behavioral management skills.

Collaborative Culture: Join a deeply supportive, campus-wide network that relies on strong partnership, mutual respect, and shared problem-solving.

Clear Success Metrics: Work toward exciting campus goals, including high student retention rates, exceptional daily attendance, and tracked student mastery.

OUR TEAM AND WHAT WE ARE ABOUT

We are a network of mission-driven educators and professionals united by shared convictions:

We value every voice: We intentionally listen to and respect our staff, families, and students.

We collaborate for solutions: We seek feedback, embrace growth, and partner together to meet the needs of all stakeholders.

We support the whole child: We believe that academic growth goes hand-in-hand with developing a child's character, social-emotional skills, and sense of community.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Targeted Title I Interventions: Under the direct supervision of a certified lead teacher, deliver explicit, research-based small-group and 1-on-1 instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Classroom & Behavior Management: Implement and uphold BridgePrep's behavior management system with fidelity to cultivate a safe, orderly, and enthusiastic learning environment.

Data & Record Keeping: Help maintain accurate student data, track progress toward individual goals, assist with Title I compliance documentation, and update administrative records.

Material Preparation: Partner with lead teachers to prepare data-driven instructional materials, intervention resources, and vibrant classroom displays.

Strong Communication & Compliance: Build trust-based relationships with families, keep teachers informed of individual student needs, and maintain absolute student confidentiality under FERPA guidelines.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred (ESSA Title I Compliance):Candidates must meet one of the following educational criteria to satisfy state and federal Title I requirements:

Hold an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited institution; OR

Have successfully completed at least 60 semester hours (2 years of study) at an accredited college or university; OR

Possess a passing score (464 or higher) on the official ETS ParaPro Assessment.

Additional Requirements:

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED (paired with the college credits/ParaPro test above).

Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to adjust and adapt to a fast-paced school environment.

Compliance: Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Preferred:

Prior experience implementing targeted reading interventions geared toward the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST).