Instructional Assistant

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.

It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education.

LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Bezos in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago. LEARN's mission remains crystal 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 that are dedicated to transforming public education.

The Instructional Assistant will be responsible for the daily operation of their 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.

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

• 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

Teachers will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development, potentially after school hours.

Teachers may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up, and maintain work files. Teachers will also be expected to maintain classroom equipment and…