Teacher's Aide

Teacher's Aide (Paraprofessional)

We are seeking a highly qualified, dedicated, and energetic Teacher's Aide (Paraprofessional) to join our team. Partner with Bridge Prep Academy in our mission to support lead teachers, provide high-quality targeted interventions, and cultivate a rigorous, inclusive environment where Title I students are engaged, supported, and positioned to meet ambitious academic growth goals.

Highlights of an intervention career with Bridge Prep:

• Direct impact on student growth:
  Play a vital role in closing learning gaps by leading critical small-group academic interventions.
• Professional development:
  Engage in robust network, campus, and personal learning initiatives designed to sharpen your instructional delivery and behavioral management skills.
• Collaborative culture:
  Join a deeply supportive, campus-wide network that relies on strong partnership, mutual respect, and shared problem-solving.
• Clear success metrics:
  Work toward exciting campus goals, including high student retention rates, exceptional daily attendance, and tracked student mastery.

Our team and what we are about:

• We value every voice:
  We intentionally listen to and respect our staff, families, and students.
• We collaborate for solutions:
  We seek feedback, embrace growth, and partner together to meet the needs of all stakeholders.
• We support the whole child:
  We believe that academic growth goes hand-in-hand with developing a child's character, social-emotional skills, and sense of community.

Core responsibilities:

• Targeted Title I interventions:
  Under the direct supervision of a certified lead teacher, deliver explicit, research-based small-group and 1-on-1 instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Classroom & behavior management:
  Implement and uphold Bridge Prep's behavior management system with fidelity to cultivate a safe, orderly, and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Data & record keeping:
  Help maintain accurate student data, track progress toward individual goals, assist with Title I compliance documentation, and update administrative records.
• Material preparation:
  Partner with lead teachers to prepare data-driven instructional materials, intervention resources, and vibrant classroom displays.
• Strong communication & compliance:
  Build trust-based relationships with families, keep teachers informed of individual student needs, and maintain absolute student confidentiality under FERPA guidelines.

Key qualifications:

• Preferred (ESSA Title I Compliance):
  Candidates must meet one of the following educational criteria to satisfy state and federal Title I requirements:
• Hold an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited institution; OR
• Have successfully completed at least 60 semester hours (2 years of study) at an accredited college or university; OR
• Possess a passing score (464 or higher) on the official ETS Para Pro Assessment.

Additional requirements:

• Education:
  
  Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED (paired with the college credits/Para Pro test above).
• Skills:
  
  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to adjust and adapt to a fast-paced school environment.
• Compliance:
  Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Preferred:

• Prior experience implementing targeted reading interventions geared toward the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST).
• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish).