Instructional Assistant
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free open-enrollment charter public schools within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA) educating more than 10000 students and supporting 8300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social emotional and academic support for success in high school college and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing even when its not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness racism oppression and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
You Should Apply If
You enjoy building lasting relationships with students creating strong and positive behavioral support plans and growing as an educator and a teammate. Instructional Assistants play an invaluable role in our schools as they help students in small and whole groups settings. So many our of our amazing teachers started in this position. We know how to develop you. Apply today!
Please note: This opening is for 25-26 school year. New hires typically start 10-12 days after they sign their offer letter.
What Youll Do
- Under the supervision of a classroom teacher assist with planning and executing small group instruction in a kindergarten class to reinforce lesson objectives prepare homework assignments correct student assignments and track student data
- Implement classroom systems and routines in order to manage behavior and maximize student learning
- Actively participate in professional development sessions and working with lead teacher principal instructional coaches etc.
- Develop instructional skills to hopefully become a lead teacher in the future
- Other duties as assigned by school administration
Youll Be Qualified If You Have
- Associates Degree or completion of two years of schooling towards a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; Bachelors degree preferred.
- Relentless determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed
- Passion and deep alignment with KIPP SoCals mission values and culture
- Goal-driven accountable and reliable; Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent organizational planning and implementation skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following
- Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
- Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA Compton and San Diego
- Support and care from fellow regional team members
- Ongoing professional development and coaching from manager
Working with Us Means the Following Perks
- Full-time position starting at $21/hour (non-negotiable)
- Very competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer dependents added at 50% of cost
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Key Skills
- System Design
- Classroom Experience
- Learning Technology
- Instructional Design
- Adult Education
- SCORM
- LMS
- Training & Development
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Captivate
- Curriculum Development
- Web Accessibility
About Company
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates free, open-enrollment, public charter schools focused on preparing students in under-resourced communities in Los Angeles to lead choice-filled lives. We are part of the nationwide KIPP network of 224 schools across t ... View more
