Classroom Assistant Substitute

Overview

Classroom Assistant Substitute Days: M-F Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm Part-Time $22.50/hour Founded in 1997, Think Education partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Instructional Assistant Substitute will work with an assigned group of students, providing academic and classroom support during the school day. This role will work with students individually or in small groups to help them engage with lessons and assignments, reinforce concepts taught by the teacher, and to help them stay on task. Additionally, this role is responsible for acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. Instructional Assistants must follow teacher direction, school procedures, applicable student support plans, and have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students.

This position is part of a “substitute” in partnership with the school district.The Instructional Assistant Substitute can be assigned to various sites across a school district, depending on daily needs arising from staff callouts. While there is not a guaranteed daily shift or location, the Sub must be ready to travel and cover assignments at different locations, as required. It is the responsibility of the Sub to respond and commit to covering open shifts as they become available in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Confirm the student or students being supported, and review the day’s schedule, transitions, services, breaks, safety or supervision needs.
• Clarify daily learning goals, priority assignments, support strategies, behavior expectations, and any student need to monitor.
• Work alongside the classroom teacher to support students with lessons and assignments, including providing one-to-one assistance and leading teacher-directed small-group practice in subjects such as reading and math.
• Reinforce concepts and skills taught by the teacher using assigned materials, examples, practice activities, and age-appropriate prompts; encourage students to participate, persist, and complete tasks.
• Help students stay focused and engaged by using positive reinforcement and prompting as directed by the teacher, and follow applicable student support strategies, or behavior plans.
• Support classroom instruction, small groups, transitions, and other assigned school-day activities, including lunch and recess while maintaining supervision in accordance with student needs and school procedures.
• Check in with the teacher regularly, during the day to share or receive updates, confirm priorities, and respond to redirection; ask questions whenever instructions or expectations are unclear.
• Identify student needs and communicate to leaders, including teachers, school administrators, and parents, as appropriate; promptly inform the teacher of behavior concerns, safety issues, or noticeable emotional or physical changes in a student, and seek support from the teacher or school administrator if a situation escalates.
• Protect student privacy and confidentiality, including information about student records, accommodations, and behavior; discuss student information only with staff who are directly involved and follow district communication protocols.
• Help maintain a positive, safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment by serving as a positive role model, supporting an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging, and remaining actively engaged in assigned duties.
• Prepare, organize, distribute, and collect instructional materials; assist with classroom setup and cleanup; and complete assigned clerical, recordkeeping, or student-learning documentation.
• Share observations and any incidents or highlights and confirm the next day's schedule or changes.
• Ensure students are safely dismissed or transitioned as assigned; follow school sign-out procedures when required.
• Attend required staff meetings and training, follow CSTC, employer, and district policies, and represent CSTC and the school partner with professionalism, reliability, and a student-first approach.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrives punctually to meet responsibilities for site start up and assignments, clocking in, following school front-office sign-in procedures, and reporting directly to the assigned classroom.
• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment and physical activity using curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Assist in setting up, break down, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or E.D. Required.
• 48 semester/60 quarter units and/or pass a pre-employment (NCLB) test.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Provide and maintain a negative TB test.
• Reliable transportation is required to meet the needs of the position.
• While driving is not a regular requirement of this role, employees who operate a personal or company vehicle for work purposes must maintain a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance on file with HR.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic instructional methods and strategies for reinforcing classroom lessons and assignments.
• Foundational school subjects, including reading, written language, mathematics, and other assigned curriculum areas.
• Age-appropriate student development, classroom routines, and practices that support student engagement and positive behavior.
• Confidentiality, safe supervision, and basic recordkeeping practices in a school environment.
• Diverse community, city, and school district cultures and languages.

ABILITY TO:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group academic assistance under the direction of a classroom teacher.
• Reinforce teacher-led instruction, help students remain on task, and encourage participation and effort.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions, schedules, school procedures, and assigned student support strategies.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with students, teachers, and school staff.
• Observe and report relevant information about student engagement, progress, behavior, safety, or changes in condition.
• Establish and maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with students and adults.
• Protect confidential information and use discretion in all work-related communications.
• Use common classroom materials, office equipment, and digital tools needed for assigned tasks.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Word processing
• Use typical office equipment, E-mail, and Internet software.
• Web browsing and electronic file management.
• Zoom, Google Classroom, and other digital platforms.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: • Must be available M-F for the entire shift schedule. • Must be willing to travel to other sites to cover staff callouts. • Responsible to respond and commit to covering open shifts as they become available.

Think Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.