Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Franklin Learning Academy in Columbus, OH. Franklin Learning Academy is a premier early learning school for EK-2nd grade students that opened in 2023. It offers a safe, secure campus, small class sizes, and technology in the classroom, with a hands‑on, project‑based approach to college‑prep education.

The Instructional Aide assists teachers with classroom activities, promotes positive student behaviors in academics and extracurricular activities, and maintains a safe, welcoming school climate. The aide supports the School Leader and teachers by carrying out duties consistent with ACCEL Schools' philosophy, policies, state laws, and regulations.

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups, following instructional plans assigned by the Teacher or School Leader.
• Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the teacher in student and parent relations.
• Assists with school activities including parent‑faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, and participation on faculty committees.
• Performs clerical duties such as grading papers and making copies.
• Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology.
• Maintains 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.
• Other duties as assigned, including field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty.

• Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others.
• 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 passage of the Paraprofessional’s Exam.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Successful completion of a BCI/FBI background check.
• Ability to meet applicable educational standards.
• Ability to work well under pressure, 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.

Compensation:
Starting hourly rate of $16.25 per hour. The starting pay may vary within this range based on geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance

• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.

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