Kindergarten Instructional Aide (7 Hours per Day/10 Months)

Cambridge School District - Cambridge, MA

Part-time

Cambridge, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The instructional aide will work closely with the classroom teachers to provide a nurturing environment that respects and honors the individual needs of all children, while also challenging them to meet high standards. In conjunction with the classroom teacher and/or the administration, 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 caregiver conferences. Other duties include conducting arrival, lunch and recess activities; accompanying children on field trips; duplicating materials; operating audio-visual equipment; assisting in specials; managing the whole class when the teacher attends meetings; and performing other tasks requested by the teacher and administration. 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with classroom teachers to provide a nurturing environment.
• 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.
• Participate in caregiver conferences.
• Conduct arrival, lunch, and recess activities.
• Accompany children on field trips.
• Duplicate materials and operate audio-visual equipment.
• Assist in specials and manage the whole class when the teacher attends meetings.
• Perform other tasks requested by the teacher and administration.
• Toileting of students as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate's degree, or 48 college credits.
• Previous experiences working with students in a diverse, urban setting preferred.
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and behavioral development of children preferred.
• Ability to work with children in both small and large groups in activity-based classroom settings.
• Technologically savvy.
• Ability to speak a language other than English is highly desirable.