Teacher's Aide

Salary: Competitive (Commensurate with experience)

We are seeking a highly qualified, dedicated, and energetic Teacher's Aide
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.

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.

We are a network of mission-driven educators and professionals united by shared convictions:

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.

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.

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).