ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Instructional Aide assists teachers in the supervision and instructional support of students.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.

• Operates and cares for equipment or instructional materials used in the classroom for instructional purposes.

• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.

• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and/or instructional materials as directed by the teacher.

• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work as assigned by the teacher.

• Assist with the supervision of students during meals, emergency drills, assemblies, break periods, or field trips.

• Assist with supervision of daily routines and schedules.

• Provide information and assistance to a substitute teacher should one be assigned.

• Participate in appropriate staff development as required to ensure professional growth.

• Participate in staff meetings as required by job assignment.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Belief. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree. 

• Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles. 

• Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.

• Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.

• Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft. 

• Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or the equivalent, and

• Two years of college (48 units), or

• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college (or higher), or

• Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction

• At least 0-2 years of related experience

• Official transcripts will be required*

BENEFITS

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