Instructional Assistant (NACP - Canoga Park)

Employment type: full-time with benefits 7:15 am - 3:45 pm NEW Academy Canoga Park (NACP) is a TK-5 school, serving about 410 students. An Instructional Assistant at NACP has the primary responsibility of ensuring that their students achieve and/or exceed grade level standards in all subjects. This includes working with a team to deliver a high-quality education and a safe environment for students. SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Demonstrate accurate judgment in providing a quality educational experience for students and their families; • Experience and ability to work with low-income and Latino students and communities preferred; • Demonstrate evidence of effective classroom and general communication skills, both written and oral; • Computer literate in Windows environment as appropriate for the position; REQUIREMENTS • Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred. • Must possess an excellent disposition and interest in working in a team environment • Clearance with the Department of Justice via live scan • Proof and clearance of TB test (current within 60 days) • 2-3 years of experience in a school classroom setting SUPERVISION - Consistent in supervising students (walk around and monitor all areas of the play area) - Consistent with enforcing the Pillars of Character to students (this includes referral and reflection forms) - Monitor all games played at recess as well as ensure students don't have toys and/or games brought from home - Use good judgment when sending students in pairs to the restroom (checkup when necessary) - may be used for intervention CLASSROOM INVOLVEMENT - Assist teacher in assessing students - Assist in setting up bulletin boards in the classroom and hallway - Assist in supervising classroom (this may include subbing for a teacher when absent) BREAKFAST AND LUNCH DUTY - Make sure that students are lined up quietly and orderly when being served - Make sure that voice level is monitored at an appropriate level

Salary : $18 - $25