Instructional Aide

About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield in Columbus, OH. About the School South Columbus Preparatory Academy offers a positive learning environment for EK-8th grade students in Southfield and surrounding areas. The public charter school is staffed with exceptional teachers and administrators and has a record of strong academic performance. The school’s renovated, historic campus includes a dedicated MAC computer lab, library, gym, and open play fields. Opportunity The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and promotes positive student behaviors in academics and extracurricular activities. The Instructional Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The Instructional Aide assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering duties in conformity with ACCEL Schools’ philosophy, policies, governing board, State Board of Education, and applicable laws. Duties Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups. Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the teacher and supports the teacher in all student and parent relations. Assists with school activities, including parent‑faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, and participation on faculty committees. Performs clerical duties such as grading papers and making copies. Assists the teacher in using classroom technology. Helps maintain cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas. understands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all activities. Other duties as assigned such as field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty. Performance Expectations Works cooperatively with the teacher and others. Acts in accordance with directives from the administrator (or designee) and teacher. Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting a high professional standard. About You Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or passing the Paraprofessional Exam. Proficiency in MS Office. Successful completion of BCI/FBI check. Ability to meet educational standards as applicable. Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritize, and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently. Understanding and ability to manage confidential information. High quality written and verbal communication skills. Physical ability to lift 25‑40 lbs. Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus. Benefits Compensation The starting hourly rate for this position is $16.00 per hour. Factors such as geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications may affect starting pay within this range. Life Benefits Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary short‑term disability insurance Voluntary long‑term disability insurance Career Benefits Career advancement opportunities within ACCEL Schools and across a network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals Equal Employment Opportunity It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. #J-18808-Ljbffr