Instructional Assistant

Job Summary

An instructional assistant supports the primary teacher in a classroom. As an instructional assistant, you work with students to help them understand the lesson taught by the teacher. You also help supervise students and organize the learning materials. Other job duties may include grading papers, preparing supplies for the lesson plan, and straightening up the classroom. Teachers rely on instructional assistants to manage the students and keep them focused, especially in large classes. This is a part time (20 hours per week) position. Hours can vary in the school day - 8:30 AM-3 PM Skills Needed: · An ability to build good working relationships with both pupils and adults. · Good organizational skills. · Flexibility and creativity. · Enjoy working with children. · Good literacy and numeracy skills. · Ability to manage groups of pupils and deal with challenging behavior. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. A passion for helping students succeed. Requirements · An associate degree in education, assistant teacher, child development, or a related field. · Teaching Credential preferred but not required · Or, passing of CBEST · Or, 2 years experience as an instructional assistant · 3 letters of reference · 3 references to contact · Willing to have a live scan background check

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