Position: Hourly Instructional Aide (0.5 FTE/15 hours per week)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School

Martin Luther King, Jr. School Community:

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School is an innovative public school where every student learns mandarin Chinese. The King School provides two options for pursuing Chinese language study. Students may pursue a sequential Two-Way Immersion option focused on the development of biliteracy in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Alternatively, students may choose to balance daily Chinese lessons with other core content. For Grades JK – 2, classrooms follow two learning strands, which merge together for English and Chinese instruction for Grades 3 – 5.

We believe our programs prepare, enrich, and challenge our students for success as global citizens and scholars. Thanks to a grant from the state of Massachusetts, students benefit from an expanded learning day, this provides opportunities for increased enrichment and more time on core subject areas. The extended day offers teachers the flexibility to set the pace and intensity of learning based on student needs and interests. This time also enables us to offer enhanced enrichment that captures students’ curiosity.

Key Responsibilities:

To assist the classroom teacher in implementing a curriculum based on children's individual developmental needs in the context of a classroom community of learners. Specifically, the instructional aide will work as an assistant teacher under the direction of the classroom teacher and principal. The aide will assist the classroom teacher with planning, developing and providing a creative learning environment focused on high academic achievement, excellence in teaching, respect for differences and collaborative relationships. They will assist the teacher in providing daily activities, which integrate learning across the curriculum. They will work with pupils individually and in small group activities. In addition, the instructional aide will assist in the documentation of pupil progress, making/preparing instructional materials and perform other duties as designated by the classroom teacher and principal. The aide will also assist with recess supervision.

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Hourly Instructional Aide, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous coursework in the education of elementary grade children preferred. Previous successful classroom experience with students in an urban, multicultural setting, preferably at the elementary level. Demonstrated ability to respect diversity and help children develop a positive self-image as successful learners.

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work.

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.