Instructional Aide

About the role

The Instructional Aide position is a unique role that is responsible for providing support for the day to day operations of the school operations. The School Aide is responsible for administering and operating support services as assigned by the manager.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including but not limited to data entry, making photocopies, restocking supplies, organizing classroom materials, etc.
• Collect packages and transport to office spaces
• Provide short term student supervision when needed
• Assist school personnel with health and safety protocols
• Support execution of school systems (e.g. Breakfast, Arrival, Dismissal, Meal Times)
• Provide student supervision in hallways
• Other support duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications & Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS
• Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and has a strong sense of personal responsibility;
• Ideal candidates are hard-working, urgent, energetic, and are willing to learn and adapt;
• Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve;
• is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability;
• A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills, communication skills (particularly with children), and problem solving skills;
• Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment;
• EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma; Passion for working with K-12 students.

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Our Approach to AI and Your Application

At Uncommon Schools, we value thoughtful use of technology. Your responses should begin with your own thinking and reflect your authentic voice, experiences, and commitment to our mission. Generative AI can be used to refine or organize writing, but not to generate initial responses or replace your ideas. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team, and we are committed to understanding the person behind the application.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is $18 per hour.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.