Instructional Aide, Ola Program (7.5 hours), King Open

Position: Instructional Aide Ola Program (7.5 hours) King Open

King Open School

About King Open School Community:

The King Opens commitment statement reads The King Open is committed to increasing every students ability to monitor her or his own learning to recognize the role of effort in learning and to work and succeed independently as well as cooperatively. Through differentiation and academic rigor we provide our students with a well-rounded education that enables them to develop critical and flexible thinking capacities collaboration skills and a work ethic that prepares them to become productive citizens. We know that this commitment cannot be fully realized without the support of our families. Therefore participation and feedback from parent/guardian/caregiver(s) is welcomed and we are also committed to ensuring that all of our families are deeply connected with their childs learning and the happenings in our school community.

Positive attitudes and perceptions influence teaching and learning. Here at the King Open it is our shared responsibility to maintain and cultivate positive attitudes and perceptions as we work together to create and plan activities. An authentic respect for diversity as evidenced by a sincere effort to learn about our students and to incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy into our day-to-day routines will have a significant impact on creating/sustaining a safe orderly and high-achieving school community. We create opportunities for our students to acquire integrate extend and refine content as well as use it meaningfully so that they develop the skills needed to actively explore and investigate the ever-changing world. Finally reviewing student work and assessment data will enable the King Open staff to make informed decisions about instruction with the goal of intentionally closing gaps in student learning and significantly increasing student achievement.

Our Olå Program is a Portuguese-English two-way bilingual program. Students receive instruction in both English and Portuguese. Half of the day is devoted to English instruction. The second half is devoted to Portuguese instruction. Students are taught in single (occasionally mixed) grade cohorts. Students receive instruction promoting their bilingual and bicultural skills.

The Opportunity:

The Instructional Aide will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher to create a learning environment where each child feels valued and is progressing at an optimal rate. The Instructional Aide will help ensure that each child becomes a successful learner and proficient in English and Portuguese.

The Instructional Aide will 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.
• Proficiency in English and Portuguese required.

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.