Job Title: Classroom Aide

Department: Campus

Reports to: Site Principal

Supervises: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Classroom Aide should be good at instructing, assisting, guiding, and caring for young children. Organizational, communication and problem-solving skills are also essential to this position. Assistants should be able to think creatively, make good decisions, and communicate effectively with all co-workers/parents. In addition to having strong leadership skills, they should also be open to taking direction, working as part of a team, and carrying out tasks given. The Classroom Aide will assist the Lead Teacher in creating and promoting a healthy, safe, active hands-on learning environment for all children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Assists the teacher with class instruction and other duties such as assessments, observations, preparing lessons, and taking attendance. At times the Classroom Aide may be expected to prepare or lead certain activities.
2. Maintain the overall cleanliness of the classroom.
3. Communicate with the parents to help create overall healthy relationships with families.
4. Work with small groups of children to reinforce lessons.
5. Provide one-on-one instruction to students.
6. Supervise students in the classroom. 
7. Some classroom assistants may work specifically with students who have disabilities or other special needs, such as an inability to speak English.
8. Other duties as assigned.

 POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

1. Attendance, punctuality, proper dress, and grooming are among standard professional expectations.
2. Follow directions and sharing feedback on activities with the teacher.
3. Help enforce school and classroom rules.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience, Training:

1. High school graduate or equivalent is required
2. Good oral and written communication skills
3. Ability to react quickly, calmly, and decisively in a crisis
4. Basic computer experience is required

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.