Instructional Aide​/mon), Morse

Instructional Aide (7 hr/10 mon), Morse

Location: Morse School – Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job : 5641999

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time (7 hours per week for 10 months)

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative instructional aide to help foster a safe and positive classroom environment in which students engage in rigorous and joyful learning experiences. This individual will assist the classroom teacher in implementing a curriculum based on children’s developmental needs to provide a creative learning environment focused on high academic achievement, excellence, respect for differences, and collaborative relationships.

• Plan for and teach small and large groups.
• Assist in developing units of study with the teacher.
• Keep track of student progress through assessment and record‑keeping systems.
• Prepare materials and perform other tasks requested by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in providing a safe and effective learning environment by preventing and/or addressing behaviors that interfere with learning.
• Perform any other tasks directed by the classroom teacher, principal, or assistant principal.
• Assist with toileting of students as required.

• Associate’s degree, or 48 college credits (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Previous coursework in elementary grade education preferred.
• Successful experience working with children 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.
• Language skills in Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Chinese, or Spanish are a plus.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced. We welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: hr