Elementary Instruct Aide

Who We Are
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools in four states. Founded in 1997, CSUSA’s mission is a relentless commitment to student greatness in school and in life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education that equips students with real‑world readiness, preparing them for college or career after graduation.

With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA closes the gaps in achievement and opportunity, upholding our promise of strong minds and good hearts.

To join a team committed to a relentless dedication to student greatness. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As an Elementary Instructional Aide, you will assist in the general supervision and management of children, allowing teachers more time to focus on educational needs.

• Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies for students’ daily activities.
• Work individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, listen to reading groups, or assist with answering questions.
• Supervise outside playground activities.
• Help with general housekeeping tasks.
• Assist the teacher in any other appropriate ways.
• Perform clerical tasks.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including any required in‑service training.
• Operate and care for instructional equipment used in the classroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Follow directions given by the head teacher or immediate supervisor.

• Assist with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as on field trips, during play periods, lunchroom activities, dismissal, etc.
• Supervise the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.

• Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and conscientiousness.
• Cooperate and share professionally with other staff members.
• Promote high academic achievement for all children.
• Promote a greater focus on teaching and learning.
• Promote flexibility to stimulate local initiatives while taking responsibility for student performance.
• Promote improved linkages among schools, parents, and communities.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company’s values in academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial growth.
• Have strong time‑management and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Build effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, including oral, written, active listening, negotiating, and influencing.
• Be reliable, punctual, and responsive to management direction and feedback for performance improvement.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System, and email communications.
• Seek ways to improve and promote quality, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Implement consistently best practices and positive character education.

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Pass a successful criminal and employment background check.
• Experience working with children, preferably with disabilities.
• Be on the path to become professionally prepared to supervise young children.
• Alternative qualifications acceptable if deemed appropriate by CSUSA.
• Commit to company values.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
• Equally qualified education and experience combinations will be evaluated individually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Usual school working conditions.
• Potential noise during high student traffic periods.

• No physical exertion required.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work:
  Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds repeatedly to move objects.

Job is non‑exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.