Instructional Aide: Hands-on Classroom Support & Growth

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for Monroe Preparatory Academy in Sandusky, OH.

Monroe Preparatory Academy, part of the ACCEL Schools network, is a renovated historic campus serving EK‑8th grade students. The school offers an award‑winning academic program, a makerspace for hands‑on STEM learning, and a supportive climate focused on social and emotional wellbeing.

• Support lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups, following instructional plans assigned by the Teacher or School Leader.
• Assist in planning classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and support the Teacher in all student and parent relations.
• Participate in school activities including parent‑faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, and serving on faculty committees.
• Perform clerical duties such as grading papers and making copies.
• Assist the Teacher in the use of classroom technology.
• Help maintain cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom, and other school areas.
• Understand, accept, abide by, and implement the school's philosophy and mission statement in all activities.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned, including field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty.

• Work cooperatively with the Teacher and others.
• Act in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher.
• Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards.

• Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or passing the Paraprofessional's Exam.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Successful completion of a BCI/FBI check.
• Ability to meet applicable educational standards.
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritize tasks, and 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.

• Starting hourly rate: $15.50/hour, with pay adjustments based on location, skills, education, experience and other qualifications.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement contributions.
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child).
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and its network.

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