Instructional Aide; FTE), King
Listed on 2026-02-13
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Education
Position:
Hourly Instructional Aide (0.5 FTE) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School
Martin Luther King, Jr. School Community:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School (MLK) is an innovative public school where every student learns Mandarin Chinese. The King School provides two options for pursuing Chinese language study. Students may pursue a sequential Two-Way Immersion option focused on the development of biliteracy in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Or, students may choose to balance daily Chinese lessons with other core content.
For Grades JK – 2, classrooms follow two learning strands, which merge together for English and Chinese instruction for Grades 3 – 5.
We believe our programs prepare, enrich, and challenge our students for success as global citizens and scholars. Our students benefit from an expanded learning day (8 hours). This provides opportunities for increased enrichment and more time on core subject areas. The extended day offers teachers the flexibility to set the pace and intensity of learning based on student needs and interests.
This time also enables us to offer enhanced enrichment that captures students’ curiosity.
To assist the classroom teacher in implementing a curriculum based on children's individual developmental needs in the context of a classroom community of learners. Specifically, the instructional aide will work as an assistant teacher under the direction of the classroom teacher and principal. The aide will assist the classroom teacher in planning, developing, and providing a creative learning environment focused on high academic achievement, excellence in teaching, respect for differences, and collaborative relationships.
They will assist the teacher in providing daily activities, which integrate learning across the curriculum. They will work with pupils individually and in small group activities. In addition, the instructional aide will assist with documenting pupil progress, preparing instructional materials, and performing other duties as designated by the classroom teacher and principal. The aide will also assist with recess supervision.
Skill Set:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Previous coursework in the education of elementary-grade children is preferred.
- Previous successful classroom experience with students in an urban, multicultural setting, preferably at the elementary level.
- Demonstrated ability to respect diversity and help children develop a positive self-image as successful learners.
Apply online d.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.
At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better.To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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