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Elementary Instructional Aide

choice schools
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

New Branches Charter Academy strives to provide a positive learning environment, along with a rigorous academic and cultural program where our children learn to become healthy, responsible citizens, life-long learners, and world leaders.

Elementary Instructional Aide

2024-2025

About Us : At New Branches Charter Academy (NBCA), our mission is to provide a positive academic and social learning environment for all students. . NCBA is a destination school, located on a 12 acre campus that is known for providing environmentally focused learning experiences and self-sustaining practices through dedication to academic excellence. NBCA knows that teachers are the heart of the school and are surrounded by a support system that is committed to the success of every child.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate :

  • A comfortability in an outdoor setting and a knack for creativity and innovation, incorporating hands-on activities, experiential learning, and interactive teaching methods to make environmental / outdoor learning engaging and impactful.
  • An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
  • A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.

As the Full Time Instructional Aide, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :

  • 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.
  • Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression and student and classroom teacher experiences in large and small groups.
  • Works cooperatively with parents' and generates guardians' confidence in the classroom teacher.
  • Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
  • Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the Academy.
  • Carries out other duties assigned by the principal and / or Choice Schools Associates.
  • For the full job description, please email humanresources@choiceschools.com

    Essential Skills and Competencies : While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications / experience :

    Minimum Requirements :

  • 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.
  • Desired Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree or valid state of Michigan Teaching Certificate.
  • Knowledge of and skills working with at-risk students.
  • Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.
  • Work Location : 3662 Poinsettia Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

    Compensation & Benefits

    Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our benefits options here -

    Please contact Jackson Carmoney at with any questions.

    Working for Choice Schools Associates

    New Branches Charter Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Environmental Model, New Branches is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding environmental schools within the state. The Environmental Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

    Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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