Instructional Aide

We are seeking an Instructional Aide to join our team at Foundation Academy, a public charter school serving students from EK to 8th grade. As an Instructional Aide, you will assist teachers with classroom activities, promote positive student behaviours, and help maintain a safe and positive school climate.

Responsibilities:

• Support lessons taught by teachers to individual students or groups, following instructional plans as assigned.
• Help plan classroom activities as directed by teachers and support student and parent relations.
• Assist with school activities such as parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, and assemblies.
• Perform clerical duties like grading papers and making copies.
• Assist teachers in using classroom technology.
• Maintain the cleanliness of classrooms, lunchrooms, and other school areas.
• Implement the school's philosophy and mission statement in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned, including field trips and lunch duty.

Performance Expectations:

• Work cooperatively with teachers and others.
• Act in accordance with directives from administrators and teachers.
• Contribute to a positive school 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 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.