Location
Cambridge, MA | United States
Job description
Position : Instructional Aide (7 hours per day/10 months)
King Open School
King Open School Community:
The King Open School is dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of equal opportunity for all children. Our inclusive learning community supports academic achievement and equity through culturally-responsive learning experiences exploring in-depth themes and projects. We are committed to providing a trauma sensitive environment and utilizes a variety of social emotional learning strategies to support students in their ability to focus, self-regulate and succeed both socially and academically.
King Open serves a diverse population of students and families that come from various countries and cultures bringing valuable strengths and experience. Our students and families represent a number of languages and family structures. Family involvement takes many forms, and whether at school or at home supports the learning and social development of all of the children.
Duties:
The Instructional Aide will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher to create a learning environment where each child feels valued and is progressing at an optimal rate. The Instructional Aide will help insure that each child becomes a successful learner.
In conjunction with the classroom teacher, the instructional aide will be expected to plan for and teach small and large groups; assist in developing units of study with the assistance of the teacher, keep track of student progress through assessment and record-keeping systems; and along with the classroom teacher occasionally participate in parent conferences. Other duties include conducting lunch and recess activities; accompanying children on field trips; duplicating materials; operating audio-visual equipment; assisting in the computer lab; managing the whole class while the teacher attends a meeting; and performing other tasks requested by the teacher. Toileting of students is a duty that an individual may be expected and required to perform as a paraprofessional employed by the Cambridge Public Schools
Qualifications:
Associates degree, or 48 college credits. The ideal candidate will also have the behavioral management skills necessary for working with children in groups; knowledge of the Core Knowledge Curriculum; and the ability to be a member of an educational team.
Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.
How to Join Our Team:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.
At the Cambridge Public Schools, w e are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation , gender identity , disability status, and veteran status allows u s to serve our communities better. To that end, w e welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selv es w hen considering employment opportunities within our school district.
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