Position: Instructional Aide (7 hours per day/10 months)
King Open School
King Open School Community:
The King Open School is dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of equal opportunity for all children. Our inclusive learning community supports academic achievement and equity through culturally-responsive learning experiences exploring in-depth themes and projects. We are committed to providing a trauma sensitive environment and utilizes a variety of social emotional learning strategies to support students in their ability to focus, self-regulate and succeed both socially and academically.
King Open serves a diverse population of students and families that come from various countries and cultures bringing valuable strengths and experience. Our students and families represent a number of languages and family structures. Family involvement takes many forms, and whether at school or at home supports the learning and social development of all of the children.
Duties:
The Instructional Aide will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher to create a learning environment where each child feels valued and is progressing at an optimal rate. The Instructional Aide will help insure that each child becomes a successful learner.
In conjunction with the classroom teacher, the instructional aide will be expected to plan for and teach small and large groups; assist in developing units of study with the assistance of the teacher, keep track of student progress through assessment and record-keeping systems; and along with the classroom teacher occasionally participate in parent conferences. Other duties include conducting lunch and recess activities; accompanying children on field trips; duplicating materials; operating audio-visual equipment; assisting in the computer lab; managing the whole class while the teacher attends a meeting; and performing other tasks requested by the teacher. Toileting of students is a duty that an individual may be expected and required to perform as a paraprofessional employed by the Cambridge Public Schools
Qualifications:
Associates degree, or 48 college credits. The ideal candidate will also have the behavioral management skills necessary for working with children in groups; knowledge of the Core Knowledge Curriculum; and the ability to be a member of an educational team.
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. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.
How to Join Our Team:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and 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.