Instructional Aide, Kindergarten (8 Hours), King

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Instructional Aide Kindergarten (8 Hours per Day)

Martin Luther King Jr. School

Martin Luther King Jr. School Community:

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School (MLK) is an innovative public school where every student learns Mandarin Chinese. The King School provides two options for pursuing Chinese language study. Students may pursue a sequential Two-Way Immersion option focused on the development of biliteracy in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Or students may choose to balance daily Chinese lessons with other core content. For Grades JK 2 classrooms follow two learning strands which merge together for English and Chinese instruction for Grades 3 5.

We believe our programs prepare enrich and challenge our students for success as global citizens and scholars. Our students benefit from an expanded learning day (8 hours). This provides opportunities for increased enrichment and more time on core subject areas. The extended day offers teachers the flexibility to set the pace and intensity of learning based on student needs and interests. This time also enables us to offer enhanced enrichment that captures students curiosity.

The Opportunity:

To assist the classroom teacher in implementing a curriculum based on childrens individual developmental needs in the context of a classroom community of learners. Specifically the instructional aide will work as an assistant teacher under the direction of the classroom teacher and principal. The aide will assist the classroom teacher with planning developing and providing a creative learning environment focused on high academic achievement excellence in teaching respect for differences and collaborative relationships. They will assist the teacher in providing daily activities which integrate learning across the curriculum. They will work with pupils individually and in small group addition the instructional aide will assist in the documentation of pupil progress making/preparing instructional materials and performing other duties as designated by the classroom teacher and principal. The aide will also assist the teacher with recess supervision.

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Instructional Aide you will possess many though perhaps not all of the following characteristics and qualifications:

Bachelors degree preferred minimum of Associates degree or 48 college credits.
Previous coursework in the education of elementary-grade children is preferred.
Previous successful classroom experience with students in an urban multicultural setting preferably at the elementary level.
Demonstrated ability to respect diversity and help children develop a positive self-image as successful learners.

How to Join Our Team:

Apply online at . Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital/domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Position: Instructional Aide Kindergarten (8 Hours per Day)Martin Luther King Jr. SchoolMartin Luther King Jr. School Community:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School (MLK) is an innovative public school where every student learns Mandarin Chinese. The King School provides two options for pursuing Chines...