Instructional Assistant

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About LEARN:
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

LEARN is committed to creating an environment on every campus where staff feel supported, respected, and appreciated. LEARN has been recognized for leadership and school excellence and has received notable gifts supporting education in Chicago. LEARN’s mission remains clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals dedicated to transforming public education.

The Instructional Assistant will be responsible for the daily operation of his or her classroom in collaboration with the Classroom Teacher. The Instructional Assistant is required to provide high quality instruction in small groups to students, every day, to ensure successful academic outcomes. The classroom environment is supportive and community-based. The Instructional Assistant is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with students’ families, staff, and other members of the community.

As an Instructional Assistant, your critical tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Working with the Classroom Teacher to plan classroom instruction
• Monitoring students’ behavior and academic achievement. Assist in establishing expectations for behavior in accordance with school-wide/classroom culture/discipline plan
• Effectively monitoring children outside of the classroom (e.g., recess, lunchroom) while the teacher is occupied
• Intervening appropriately to prevent disruption of the classroom’s instructional process; interacting with students in a supportive way reflecting reciprocal respect
• Effectively planning and executing whole/small group instruction utilizing appropriate student assessments to inform differentiated instruction
• In the absence of the Classroom Teacher, assume classroom responsibilities

This job is a great fit if you:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree or 60+ college credits
• Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values

• Are a current participant in an Instructor Certification Program
• You are bilingual
• Possess 1+ year of classroom experience
• Have a demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits:
  Online Mental Health Support, free on-site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible

Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required. Teachers work in a busy environment and may supervise multiple activities simultaneously. Most work is in a general classroom/school environment. Attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings, potentially after school hours, may be required. Physical demands include lifting and carrying, standing, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds for short periods.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network.