Educational Assistant- Middle School

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21st Century Preparatory School, K4-8 2R independent charter school located in Racine, WI, has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Middle School Education Assistant for the remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year. Our mission at 21st Century Preparatory School is to prepare diverse children for access to the full array of life choices, including college and careers that develop their leadership competency. We deliberately strive towards implementing a highly effective inclusion model to meet the needs of all of our students.

Position Summary:
The Middle School Educational Assistant provides instructional and administrative support to teachers and staff, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment. This role focuses on fostering student engagement, addressing individual learning needs, and promoting a supportive classroom atmosphere.

Instructional Support

• Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans, instructional materials, and classroom activities.
• Provide one-on-one or small-group academic support to students under the teacher’s guidance.
• Assist in grading assignments, quizzes, and tests as directed by the teacher.
• Support students with special needs, including individualized education program (IEP) implementation.

Classroom Management:

• Help maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Monitor student behavior and enforce classroom rules and school policies.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, and other non-instructional times.

Student Support:

• Encourage positive social interactions and behavior among students.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to students as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to identify and address student needs.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job: The employee must occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds. Applicant must be able to regularly stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or 48 credit hours required.
• Previous experience working with middle school students or in an educational setting is a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a genuine interest in working with middle school students.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).

21st Century Preparatory School offers a Full Benefits Package:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) match up to 5.15%
• Employer Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Must have completed 2 years post-secondary education, an associate's degree or meet required assessment criteria.

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