Responsibilities
- Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and follows instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader
- Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations
- Assists with school activities, including, but not limited to, parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraiser, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc.
- Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, grading papers and making copies
- Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology
- Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas
- Understands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
- Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty
Requirements
- Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Paraprofessional’s Exam
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Successful completion of BCI/FBI check
- Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
- Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
- Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
- High quality written and verbal communication skills
- Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
Nice to Have
- Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
Work Arrangement
On-site — Columbus, OH
Team
Structure: Part of instructional team supporting teachers and students at Franklin Learning Academy, a public charter school within ACCEL Schools network. Reports to: Teacher and School Leader
Additional Information
- Starting hourly rate is $16.25/hour
- Successful candidate must pass BCI/FBI background check
- Must be able to implement school’s philosophy and mission in all activities
