Oxford Preparatory Academy is seeking a part-time Instructional Assistant to directly support a certificated teacher. In this role, you will reinforce instruction, work closely with students, and help create a safe and caring educational environment where scholarship is expected and differences are valued.
What You'll Do
- Assist instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and exercises.
- Tutor individuals and small groups of students to reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher.
- Monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects.
- Confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
- Assist with the implementation of lesson plans and monitor students after instruction.
- Oversee and supervise students during classroom activities, recess periods, and field trips.
- Read to students, explain words and meanings, re-phrase materials, and provide similar learning examples.
- Assist in the administration of score tests and compute and record grades.
- Maintain student records and files.
- Confer with teacher about program and student needs.
- Observe and manage student behavior in classrooms, lunch areas, playgrounds, and other environments.
- Monitor students during outdoor activities as directed.
- Report on student performance and behavior.
- Use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students.
- Prepare teaching materials.
What We're Looking For
- A submitted cover letter
- A current resume
- Three professional references
Team & Environment
You will work under the supervision of the Chancellor and Director of Student Services and Accountability, and as directed by a certificated employee. You will report directly to your assigned Certificated Teacher.
Benefits & Compensation
- Optional Medical and Dental health benefits
- CalPERS retirement plan
Work Mode
This role requires onsite work.
The Board of Directors is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. School programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
