Position:           Acting Instructional Aide (6.5 hours per day)

                        Available May 2024 through no later than June 30, 2024

                        Cambridgeport School

Cambridgeport School Community:      

Cambridgeport School is a progressive school, committed to inquiry and project-based learning. We are a community of reflective practitioners who collaborate to build curriculum that is engaging and relevant to students and meets them where they are developmentally. We believe in the power of reflection to make learning real for students. Our community of students is diverse, both socio-economically and racially and we aim to celebrate this diversity in many ways.

Duties:

The instructional aide will work closely with the classroom teacher to provide a nurturing environment that respects and honors the individual needs of all children, while also challenging them to meet high academic standards. The instructional aide, in collaboration with the teacher, will:

• Support classroom management in a proactive manner.
• Work with students to resolve conflicts with one another as they arise.
• Support individual students who may find the transition to school challenging.
• Engage in professional development to improve his/her ability to meet all students’ needs. 
• Support students’ academic growth by teaching small groups and individuals primarily.
• Conduct whole class lessons under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Other duties assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

The successful candidate will have experience working with children in a variety of capacities and settings. Associates degree, or 48 college credits, required. Bachelor's degree desired, but not required.

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.