The Role
Support teachers by implementing lesson plans, leading leveled reading groups, administering academic assessments, providing math and reading instruction, supervising students during lunch and meetings, participating in professional development, enforcing positive discipline policies, communicating with staff and parents, and performing other duties to maximize student achievement.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for an instructional assistant who has an unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels. We envision a school where all teachers and staff share high expectations and work hard to see our students succeed. If you are intrigued, come and shape students’ lives with us.
Role Definition: The Instructional Assistant holds the responsibility for implementation of teacher created lesson plans for scholars, in collaboration with lead teachers, in an effort to maximize student achievement.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Teach leveled reading groups
• Conduct academic assessments
• Provide instruction in various math and reading drills and activities using learning strategies designed to introduce, reinforce, or modify skills
• Provide supervision and support for students during lunch and Friday Community Meeting
• Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics
• Maintain high behavioral expectations for student behavior
• Enforce Equitas Academy’s positive discipline policies
• Work and assist teachers during the school day with instruction, oversight, and supervision of students
• Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• A.A. degree OR two years of college (at least 48 units) OR passage of internal assessment required, BA preferred
• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test
• At least 6 months experience working with and supervising children
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment.
Salary:
$22/hour
Commitment to Diversity
Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit our website for more information at www.equitasacademy.org
To apply
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Skills Required
- A.A. degree OR two years of college (at least 48 units) OR passage of internal assessment
- BA
- Criminal clearance including fingerprints and TB test
- At least 6 months experience working with and supervising children
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Current CPR and First Aid certificate within 3 months of employment
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The Company
What We Do
Equitas Academy is a network of free, high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools located in the Pico-Union community of Los Angeles. Its mission is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspire them to be champions of equity. The school provides a structured, achievement-based community that offers a rigorous and equitable education for all students.
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