Baldwin School
Cambridge is a vibrant, diverse city and a central hub and driver of the nation’s innovation
economy. Home of the renowned educational institutions of Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is also the center of an impressive array of biotechnology, science, and information technology companies.
Educating about 8,000 students JK-12, the Cambridge Public Schools includes award-winning faculty, cutting edge technology, and innovative programs. While each of our public schools is unique, they are joined in a shared vision of rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning plus personalized support for every student. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home, and over 65 languages are spoken by our families. Among the most common are Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, and Portuguese. Our schools proudly embrace this diversity.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an instructional aide to support instruction in a Kindergarten classroom. Included in the role are some additional duties in addition to classroom support, such as recess or lunch coverage and bus duty. The Instructional Aide will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support our students across educational settings.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the educational, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
Provide support in reading/literacy, math, written language, and social-emotional behavior (with guidance)
Collaborate with general education and special education staff
Support formal and informal assessments as directed by teaching staff
Accommodate and modify for student learning and support the general education teacher with the implementation of appropriate accommodations in the general education setting
Your Skill Set:
As the incoming Kindergarten Instructional Aide you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
A commitment to ensuring that students have access to high-quality instructional and social-emotional support
Above average skills in collaboration and flexible problem-solving
Demonstrated ability to problem solve
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university preferred
Experience with children in an urban environment
How to Join Our Team:
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and 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.
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