Instructional Aide – Part time AM

OUR MISSION: Our mission is to develop young adults with character like America’s founding

Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin: well-read, scientifically curious, and civically engaged.

OUR VISION: Our students will excel academically through a challenging, sequenced curriculum

that emphasizes math, science, and literacy. We will be a data driven institution, focusing on

individual students. Our students, teachers, parents, staff, and leaders will be held accountable

for the success of our school. Finally, we recognize that an education is incomplete without

fostering the arts, sports, nature, and character.

JOB TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (IA)

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher/Assistant Principal

POSITION SUMMARY
Ben Franklin Academy is seeking an Instructional Assistant who will be responsible for providing

assistance to teachers in working with students, clerical tasks and other functions. Develop and

promote good community relations among various community and school clientele. The details

provided in this job description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountabilities for

this position. Ben Franklin Academy expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job

descriptions, creating both a fulfilling school environment and positive outcomes for our

students.

SCHEDULE

• Part-time

• Monday – Friday 8am –1pm

• 180 work days / school year
  

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collaborate with teachers to provide assistance in large and small group instructional

support.

• Supervise students in various school settings and situations, including lunchrooms,

playgrounds, carpool, etc.

• Perform clerical duties, such as correspondence and document production.

• May assist by grading student papers and other work for teachers.

• Mediate student conflicts.

• May design suitable materials for bulletin boards and educational displays.

• May administer minor first aid.

• Assist in coordinating and scheduling various school activities.

• Maintain workroom equipment.

• May serve on school related committees.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Verbal and written communication skills in English

• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

• Basic computer skills

• General office equipment

• Knowledge of child development
  

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
• Flexible

• Work effectively with supervisors and co-workers

• Perform responsibilities without close supervision

• Effectively communicate with the Ben Franklin Academy staff, school community and the

public at large

• Meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions

of the job

• Maintain a generally positive attitude

• Observe all Ben Franklin Academy policies and procedures
  

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mostly clean and comfortable

Occasional lifting five (5) to fifty (50) pounds

Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

EDUCATION and/or REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or equivalent

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
First Aid/CPR Preferred

SUPERVISORY DUTIES
None

COMPENSATION
• Dependent on experience

• Hourly pay range starts at $18.25/hour

• PERA (Public Employees’ Retirement Association of Colorado)

• Position is part time and therefore not eligible for health benefits

• Accrued paid sick leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Voluntary 401(k) retirement plan options

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open until position filled

For more information, please visit http://www.bfacademy.org/careers/

Ben Franklin Academy is committed to compliance with all applicable equal employment

opportunity laws, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national

origin, sex, marital status, disability, or age.

This applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotions, training, disciplinary

action, termination, and benefits.

Ben Franklin Academy is a drug-free workplace.