Instructional Aide

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide at Columbus Bilingual Central in Columbus, Ohio.

Be part of the difference at Columbus Bilingual Central! Opening Fall 2025, our school fosters bilingualism and celebrates Latino heritage. Our foundation rests on a strong educational and behavioral framework for students in grades K-5, including a consistent uniform policy, a supportive PBIS system and the innovative Blitz academic model designed to empower our students to achieve their full potential and become leaders in our diverse world.

Columbus Bilingual Crentral is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps to promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra-curricular activities. The Instructional Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate. The Instructional Aide assists the School Leader and Teachers by administering the assigned duties in conformity with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the assigned school, the school's governing board, the State Board of Education, and all applicable laws.

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students 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
• Assists with school activities, including, but not limited to, parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraiser, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc.
• Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, 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
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, 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 high professional standard

Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Paraprofessional's Exam

Proficiency in MS Office

Successful completion of BCI/FBI check

Ability to meet educational standards as applicable

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

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." - Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and…