Instructional Aide

We are seeking an Instructional Aide to join our team at Foundation Academy, a public charter school serving students from EK-8th grade. As an Instructional Aide, you will assist the teacher with classroom activities, promote positive student behaviours, and provide oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate.

Responsibilities:

• Support lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students
• Help plan classroom activities as directed by the teacher
• Assist with school activities, such as parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, and assemblies
• Perform clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies
• Assist the teacher in using classroom technology
• Maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom, and other school areas
• Understand and implement the school's philosophy and mission statement
• Other duties as assigned

Performance Expectations:

• Work cooperatively with the teacher and others
• Act in accordance with directives from the administrator or designee
• Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards

Requirements:

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or passage of the Paraprofessional's Exam
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI check
• Ability to meet educational standards
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise tasks
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• High-quality written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus