Instructional Aide - Elementary

Our Mission

To provide a structured, achievement-based community that prepares students (scholars) to graduate from college-preparatory high schools, four-year colleges, and universities.

We value:

High Expectations. Structured and disciplined classrooms, school-wide behavioral code of conduct, and school uniforms

College Readiness. Extended school day and year, enrichment activities, and preparation to enter top-performing middle, high schools, and, ultimately, college

A Family Partnership. Ongoing communication with parents about academic and behavioral progress, at-home visits by staff, and family workshops

A Safe & Supportive School Community. We help our children make positive choices through our school values of curiosity, optimism, gratitude, grit, self-control, social intelligence, and zest.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach leveled reading groups
• Conduct academic assessments
• Provide instruction in various lessons and activities using learning strategies designed to introduce or reinforce skills
• Provide substitute coverage for teacher outages
• Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics
• Maintain high behavioral and academic expectations for students
• Enforce Equitas Academy’s positive discipline policies
• Work with and assist teachers during the school day with instruction, oversight, and supervision of students
• Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• BA degree preferred
• 30 Day Emergency Sub Permit preferred
• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test
• Previous experience working with and supervising children
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment
  
  
  
  
  

Salary: Starting at $20/hour. This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits.

Salary for Substitute Hours: $38/hourly (30 Day Sub Permit Required)

Commitment to Diversity

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

A Final Note

If you're still wondering if you should apply, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us and the role throughout the interview process. If you're wondering if you've got what it takes to be a successful Instructional Aide, we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Equitas is a place where we believe in people and their potential and we support individual growth. So, whatever is on your mind, we hope you will give us, and yourself, a chance and submit an application!