Instructional Assistant

Global Leadership Academy Charter School

A Global Academies School

Preparing Future Leaders of the World

Job Description

Position Title: Instructional Assistant

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer and Principal

Term: Ten (10) month position, salaried

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Are you a passionate and creative global educator looking for a culturally rich environment where you can make an impact? Global Leadership Academy Schools in Philadelphia are redefining what's possible in public education. The world is our classroom. GLA scholars have traveled to Kenya, China, Haiti, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Canada, Atlanta, Tennessee and more.

We view education as liberation and are committed to closing the achievement gap through exposure, access, and opportunity. With a groundbreaking school design that centers our children as world travelers and change agents, we deliver rigorous instruction that empowers scholars to take ownership over their learning while equipping them to compete on the local, national and international stage.

POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Instructional Assistant performs duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serves in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Discussing assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts


• Preparing lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations


• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods


• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.


• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips


• Assists in administering diagnostic and other tests


• Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior


• Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records


• Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audiovisual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting papers and supplies.


• Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs


• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of an Associate's degree or a minimum of 18 college credits completed


• Prefer a minimum of two years experience in an educational setting


• Knowledge of office software and experience using computers


• Ability to work with children, adults, and parents


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties required

DIVERSITY AT GLA SCHOOLS

GLA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating scholars. Our staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities-opening a window to the entire GLA community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our liberatory work.