Instructional Assistant

College Achieve Public Schools in Plainfield is seeking middle school instructional assistants.

Responsibilities for Instructional Assistant

• Assist teacher with lessons and daily classroom activities
• Assist teacher with paperwork such as reports
• Communicate with children and help them understand lessons
• Prepare the classroom setting to promote a healthy learning environment
• Ensure classroom safety standards are always met, which includes proactive supervision in order to support safety of students at all times.
• Monitor children with particular attention to those with special needs
• Engage with children to enhance learning
• Perform clerical tasks as required
  
  

Qualifications For Instructional Assistant

• High school diploma or equivalent training AND 60 college credits OR a passing SCORE on the ParaPro Assessment
• Substitute certificate a plus
• Experience in helping teachers in a classroom environment desired
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of the educational system
• Strong interpersonal and social attributes
• Discipline and diligent nature
• Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching
• Patient with children including those with special needs
• Ability to stand and move around for extended time as necessary
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $32,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Grade levels:

Middle School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

School subjects:

• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $32,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
  
  

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school
  
  

Work Location: In person