Looking to get into the education field? An Instructional Aide position might be the perfect place to start!
Fortune School of Education is hiring Kindergarten Instructional Aides for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. These part-time positions are Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, providing a great opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while making a meaningful impact on young learners.
This role is ideal for college students, aspiring teachers, individuals considering a career in education, or anyone who enjoys working with children in a supportive and engaging environment.
Join our team and help build a strong foundation for student success. Check out the posting below and apply today
GENERAL SUMMARY: Candidates must be passionate about serving students from low socio-economic backgrounds who need extra support. Experience working with students in small groups, 1:1, and large groups. Must work well with students, staff, and principal, experience giving instruction in the core reading areas (decoding, phonics, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary), and be comfortable with basic elementary math. Must have experience working with students with learning disabilities. Be willing to be trained in assisting students in elementary reading and math concepts.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
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Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
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Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
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Prepare lesson materials under teacher guidance.
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Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
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Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
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Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
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Prepare and use the tools necessary to implement lessons for scholars.
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Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
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Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Work with students in small groups, 1:1, and large groups.
Give instructional guidance in elementary-level reading and math with guidance from the teacher.
Work with students with learning disabilities.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Office environment: constant interruptions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
BA degree is highly preferred.
CLEARANCES
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance
TB Clearance
Skills Required
- Experience working with students in small groups, one-on-one, and large groups.
- Instructional experience in elementary-level reading (decoding, phonics, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary).
- Comfortable with basic elementary math.
- Experience working with students with learning disabilities.
- Willingness to be trained to assist students in elementary reading and math concepts.
- Passion for serving students from low socio-economic backgrounds.
- Availability Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM (part-time, academic year).
- Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
- TB Clearance.
- BA degree (highly preferred).
What We Do
Fortune School of Education is a network of high-performing, tuition-free, public charter schools and tuition-based non-profit preschools in Sacramento and San Bernardino. Their mission is to graduate high-achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society, providing comprehensive educational services to students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade.
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