Instructional Aide (Education)
Ballington Academy is a Public Charter School Educating Students from Transitional Kindergarten to Grade Six. We Offer an Innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Curriculum for all Grades Using a Hands-on Project-Based Learning Approach, Teaching Real-World, 21st Century Skills. We are seeking a caring individual to help support our Students and Teachers for our Summer Program in El Centro, CA.
Job Opportunity:
Under the direction of the Campus Administrator or Designee, Under general supervision of a certificated teacher or administrator, assists
instructional personnel in the administration of transitional kindergarten learning and enrichment experiences to students individually or in small groups. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the teacher on the implementation of classroom learning that promotes an inclusive, positive, motivating and educationally rich environment.
- Assists with the instruction of students in small groups and as a class collaboratively.
- Implements and modifies transitional kindergarten curriculum such as learning materials and activities, as directed by the teacher, which may also include kindergarten in a Transitional Kindergarten class.
- Evaluates and identifies each student's readiness skills according to age, ability and interest as directed by the teacher.
- Assists in the preparation of a welcoming and stimulating classroom environment including consideration of safety and support for children in the classroom, and on the playground.
- Assist students in learning self-help skills: putting on jackets, packing/unpacking backpacks, opening lunch containers, tying shoes, etc.
- Assist students during movement, music, PE and other specialist classes.
- Assist students on their arrival and departure from school.
- Sanitizes and disinfects learning materials, tables, chairs, and other classroom surfaces.
- Implement standards set by the teacher of appropriate student behavior for the purpose of achieving effective participation in activities, providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Operates classroom equipment including audio/visual devices and various forms of classroom technology.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applications are accepted online only. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Required Credentials and Experience:
An associate's degree (preferably in the field of early childhood development) is to be completed within one year of employment. Some experience working with young children is required. Experience in an educational environment with Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd grade students is preferred.
