6th Grade Instructional Aide
On-siteGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and distribute lesson materials, instruct students under supervision, and maintain individual student records. Assist the classroom teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean, and orderly to provide work areas conducive to learning. Use resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the community. Demonstrate exceptional classroom techniques including questioning, clarity of assignments, and fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect in large and small groups. Work cooperatively with parents to generate guardians' confidence and guide children in working and playing harmoniously with peers. Carry out other duties assigned by the principal or Choice Schools Associates.
Required Qualifications
- Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment or successfully pass the ETS Parapro Assessment
- Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or
- Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate
- Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner
- Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary
- Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers
- Strong interpersonal skills
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or valid state of Michigan Teaching Certificate
- Knowledge of and skills working with at-risk students
- Experience in an educational setting with school-age children
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