Instructional Aide
North Kenwood/Oakland Campus
North Kenwood/Oakland (NKO) educates children from prekindergarten through grade five. Its mission is to prepare students for success in college, serve as a site where educators convene to strengthen their capacity to teach all students well, and contribute to the community through programs for children and families offered beyond the school day.
Position Summary:
The Instructional Aide will be responsible for assisting teachers in classrooms through clerical support, planning assistance, and student engagement and providing direct student supervision during the early bird program, school recess and lunch periods.
Position Qualifications:
• High School Diploma (GED equivalent) or Associates Degree. Two years of college preferred. ISBE Paraprofessional certificate is required.
• At least 3 years experience working in and with urban communities
• 1-2 years experience working with elementary school-age children in an urban public school setting and/or youth organization
• Collaborative, goal-oriented, mission-driven, accountable, responsible, self-managed, and self-motivated
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate and build respectful relationships with parents and caregivers |