Elementary Instruct Aide

<p class="p1"><em>As a pioneer in the Charter school movement,&nbsp;</em><em>CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education&nbsp;</em><em>management organizations in the United States,&nbsp;</em><em>providing a wide variety of educational choices&nbsp;</em><em>to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools&nbsp;</em><em>across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina,&nbsp;</em><em>and Louisiana.</em></p> <strong>Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong>

Homestead, FL-Keys Gate Charter School

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA)

As a pioneer in the Charter school movement, CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education management organizations in the United States, providing a wide variety of educational choices to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana.<br /><br /><strong>Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> https://www.charterschoolsusa.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=394111&type=d

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Full-Time

Keys Gate Charter School

Overview: <p><span data-darkreader-inline-color="">Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest &shy;performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life&trade;. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts&trade;.</span></p> <p><strong><span data-darkreader-inline-color="">Job Purpose</span></strong></p> <p>To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life &trade;. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts&trade; through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an&nbsp;Elementary Instruct Aide, you will be responsible for assisting in the general supervision and management of the children, which allows the teachers more time to focus on the educational needs of students. The incumbent must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the school's educational philosophy.</p>
Responsibilities: <p>Instruction/Education Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Assists in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the teacher.</li> <li>Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies for students' daily activities.</li> <li>Works individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, listens to reading groups, or assists answering questions.</li> <li>Supervises outside playground activities.</li> <li>Helps with general housekeeping tasks.</li> <li>Assists the teacher in any other appropriate ways.</li> <li>Performs clerical tasks.</li> <li>Treats all children with dignity and respect.</li> <li>Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the district.</li> <li>Operates and cares for instructional equipment used in the classroom.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.</li> <li>Follows directions given by head teacher or immediate supervisor.</li> </ul> <p>Student Management</p> <ul> <li>Assists with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as: field trips to assist with student supervision and safety, during play period, lunchroom activities, dismissal, etc.</li> <li>Supervise the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.</li> </ul> <p>School/Community Relations</p> <ul> <li>Maintains confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.</li> <li>Handles sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner.</li> <li>Cooperates and share professionally with other members of the staff.</li> <li>Promotes high academic/achievement for all children.</li> <li>Promotes a greater focus on teaching and learning.</li> <li>Promotes flexibility to stimulate local initiatives coupled with responsibility for student performance.</li> <li>Promotes improved linkages among schools, parents, and communities.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.</li> <li>Has strong time management &amp; organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.</li> <li>Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. As unique situations present themselves, the employee must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.</li> <li>Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.</li> <li>Has the ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.</li> <li>Is proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.</li> <li>Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.</li> <li>Strives to implement consistently best practices and positive character education.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Job Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.</li> <li>Speak, read, and write English fluently.</li> <li>Successful results of criminal and employment background check.</li> <li>Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.</li> <li>Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.</li> <li>Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.</li> <li>Commitment to company values.</li> <li>Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.</li> <li>Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills will be evaluated on an individual basis.</li> <li>May perform other duties assigned.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-darkreader-inline-color="">Work Environment</span></strong></p> <p><span data-darkreader-inline-color="">While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-darkreader-inline-color="">Usual schools working conditions.</span></li> <li><span data-darkreader-inline-color="">May be noisy during high student traffic.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-darkreader-inline-color="">Physical Demands</span></strong></p> <p><span data-darkreader-inline-color="">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-darkreader-inline-color="">No physical exertion required.</span></li> <li>Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.</li> <li><span data-darkreader-inline-color="">Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-darkreader-inline-color="">FLSA Overtime Category</span></strong></p> <p><span data-darkreader-inline-color="">Job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.</span></p>