Instructional Assistant - Lower School (Grades K-6)

York Academy Regional Charter School has an opening for an Instructional Assistant in the Lower School (Grades K-6). An Instructional Assistant will assist the classroom teacher with educational, remedial, physical, and social tasks within the classroom.

Responsibilities:

• Assist students with classroom assignments, tests, activities, etc., ensuring students understand assignments given by the teacher.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a positive classroom and school environment.
• Oversee instructional activities as directed by the teacher and monitor results.
• Document and report relevant information regarding student progress, behavioral changes, or physical needs to the teacher as necessary.
• Maintain communication with the classroom teacher.
• Implement recommendations provided by the classroom teacher or specialist for a specific child.
• Maintain and enforce disciplinary procedures.
• Perform clerical duties such as copy work, computer work, and filing.
• Ensure a safe, clean environment conducive to learning.
• Attend professional development activities as assigned.
• Become familiar with the instructional strategies that are utilized in the International Baccalaureate curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the children, their families and other employees.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Teacher/Head of School.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Early Childhood Education preferred
• PA Teaching Certification preferred
• Must have current PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Criminal History Record Background Checks
• First Aid & CPR Certifications preferred

Technical Competencies & Skills:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
• Works independently with little direct supervision.
• Works as part of a team.
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve school goals.
• Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills.

York Academy Regional Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in employment, educational programs or activities on the basis of race, sex, color, origin, religion, age, disability or genetic information. ADA requires the York Academy Regional Charter School to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Kindergarten
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Work Location: In person