Instructional Aide

Job Description

Join the Northside Prep Family as an Instructional Aide in Cincinnati, Ohio and love what you do daily!

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO and Founder of ACCEL Schools

At ACCEL Schools, we are dedicated to closing educational gaps and empowering students through innovative, student‑centered learning models. Our offerings include career‑technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the ACCEL network

Northside Preparatory Academy, founded in 2020, is a public charter school serving EK‑8 grade students in the Spring Grove and Northside communities. The school offers a well‑rounded academic program that places emphasis on good citizenship and service to the community. With nurturing teachers, small group instruction, and a focus on social‑emotional wellbeing, the school creates a positive culture. Northside is part of the ACCEL Schools network, serving K–12 students across the United States.

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups and follows instructional plans as assigned by the teacher or school leader
• Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the teacher and supports the teacher in all student and parent relations
• Performs clerical duties, including grading papers and making copies
• Assists the teacher in the use of classroom technology
• Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom, and other school areas
• Understands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
• Acts in accordance with directives from the administrator (or designee) and teacher
• Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting a high professional standard

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Para Professional's Exam
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI check
• Ability to meet applicable educational standards
• Ability to work well under pressure and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to lift 25–40 lbs.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
We abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on protected status, with reasonable occupational qualifications where necessary.