Early Childhood Education Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Stockton, California, United States Aspire Public Schools Full time


ABOUT ASPIRE

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities face. Aspire is recognized as one of the largest and most innovative open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our mission is to equip our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we lay the groundwork for our scholars to acquire knowledge, skills, and the agency to make informed choices for their families and future endeavors. Each day, our community of students, families, educators, and staff collaborates to learn, work, and thrive in an environment rooted in our core values of Well-Being, Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Early Childhood Education Support Specialist assists classroom educators in delivering a high-quality, personalized educational experience for students. This role involves working during school hours and/or in after-school programs. The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate with aspirations of pursuing a career in education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Facilitate developmentally appropriate classroom systems and procedures while managing student behavior to ensure full engagement in learning.
  • Design and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
  • Conduct regular assessments of students in accordance with Aspire guidelines and analyze the resulting data.
  • Collaborate with Aspire team members to enhance instructional practices and share effective strategies.
  • Assist classroom educators in providing timely information to students and their families regarding classroom activities and student progress.
  • May assist in tracking essential student information and maintaining accurate records, including attendance, following Aspire procedures.
  • Identify individual student needs and work with team members and external service providers to address learning challenges.
  • Support the planning and execution of differentiated instruction for students with diverse needs, including parallel teaching, small group, and one-on-one instruction.
  • Instruct students in after-school programs, focusing on intervention and acceleration for those below grade level.
  • Promote a school-wide culture of high expectations, including college preparation for all students; collaborate with College and Academic Counselors to support academic progress and college application processes.
  • Teach or co-teach Advisory classes aimed at developing students' character and habits.
  • Actively engage in professional development activities, including training sessions and collaboration with lead teachers, principals, and instructional coaches.
  • Pursue a career in education, which may involve enrolling in a teacher credential program.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and support for Aspire Public Schools' mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.
  • Assist students with toileting needs.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Competencies:
  • Understanding of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
  • Willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices.
  • Ability to reflect on and improve instructional methods.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community.
  1. Minimum Educational Level:
  • Associate's degree or completion of 48 college credit units or passing of the Paraprofessional Test.
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Teaching, or a related field preferred.
  1. Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move, lift, and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height.
  • Repetitive use of hands for fine manipulation and grasping.
  • Normal depth perception.
  • Ability to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods.
  • Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
  • Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed materials with or without vision aids.
  • Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aids.
  1. Experience Required:
  • 1+ year of experience working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.
  1. Work Authorization Requirements:
  • Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Provide health (TB) clearance (updated every four years).
Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is committed to the well-being of its employees. Aspire offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time staff, including paid time off, comprehensive health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance, long-term disability, participation in a California state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance programs. Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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