Instructional Aide

Instructional Aide

2024-2025

Livingston Classical Academy brings a content-rich classical curriculum that educates youth on our nation's founding principles and empower them, as free citizens, to pursue a virtuous life of happiness and excellence. LCA knows that teachers are the heart of the school and are surrounded by a support system that is committed to the success of every child. High academic achievement, personal discipline, moral character, civic virtue, and responsibility are consistently reinforced by framing subjects through a classical lens.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that students need an intentional and consistent focus on virtue.

• A love for children and a strong desire to cultivate the wonder and joy of learning everyday.

• An ability to be a subject-matter expert, and share your love of the liberal arts tradition.

• An ability to build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

• A desire to foster a tight-knit community in and out of the classroom.

As the Instructional Aide, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression and student and classroom Teacher experiences in large and small groups.

• Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.

• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.

• Instructs students under supervision of the classroom Teacher.

Job Goal: To provide essential support and assistance to the lead teacher in creating a positive and effective learning environment for students. They strive to reinforce classroom instruction, offering one-on-one attention to students to help them grasp concepts and complete assignments. The teacher assistant aids in classroom management, ensuring a smooth flow of daily activities and fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. Through their dedication and teamwork, the teacher assistant aims to contribute to the overall success and growth of the students and the educational community.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment:

• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.

Desired Qualifications:

• Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate.

• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics.

• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

• Knowledge of and skills working with students of all backgrounds.

• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.

• Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner.

• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

Work Location:

8877 Main St, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our full list of benefits here - https://choiceschools.com/careers/careers-choice-experience/

Please contact Sara Hogle (sarahogle@choiceschools.com) with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Livingston Classical Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Classical Model, Livingston Classical Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding classical schools within the state. The Classical Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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