Pre K-3 Instructional Aide (Rio Grande City)

AVANCE•Rio Grande City, TX

9d•$19

About The Position

Job Overview The Instructional Aide assists in providing a high-quality early learning environment by working in partnership with AVANCE and ISD classroom teachers. This position provides flexible classroom coverage and ensures consistent instructional and supervisory support as directed across assigned classrooms. The Instructional Aide collaborates closely with the teachers and support staff to help implement the curriculum, foster positive child outcomes, and maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment for all children.

Requirements

Education Required: CDA or enrolled to complete within 2 years; or have a degree in any field or be enrolled in a program leading to such degree.
Prior experience with children ages 0-5 years.
Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; demonstrated flexibility to handle multiple priorities.
Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Ability to travel to various sites: Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc.

Nice To Haves

Degree in early childhood education

Responsibilities

Provide classroom support while maintaining continuity of instruction and classroom management.
Assist with supervision and engagement of children during lunch, bus arrival and dismissal, on the playground, and at special events.
Support lead teachers (AVANCE and ISD) in implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with the curriculum.
Plan and implement appropriate early childhood education experiences with a variety of materials in various areas.
Promote activities designed to enhance healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development.
Supervise upkeep of all educational equipment and materials in assigned area.
Assist in preparing classroom materials and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe learning environment.
Build nurturing, respectful relationships with children and families.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to ISD substitute teachers.
Reinforce classroom routines, transitions, and positive behavior guidance strategies.
Adapt to changing classroom assignments and schedules as needed to support program needs.
Collaborate with teaching teams to monitor child progress and contribute observations for assessment and planning.
Attend and participate in all required training, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
Follow all AVANCE, ISD, Head Start, and licensing policies and procedures.
Follow and adhere to district safety protocols and procedures.
Share pertinent information with Family Advocate ensuring coordinated services to meet the needs of individual children and families.
Participate in case conferences as appropriate.
Share records and notes on children and families with teachers.
Work with the teaching team to analyze child outcomes on a classroom basis twice yearly, consult with education leadership, and make adjustments to curriculum planning and implementation as needed.
Support learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children.
Implement ISD’s/AVANCE’s chosen curriculums with fidelity, being aware of the big ideas while also following all assigned guidance and resources.
Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement small-group activities, read-aloud, circle time, and other curriculum components.
Follow all guidance and expectations to support implementation of AVANCE’s Parent-Child Education Program.
Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children’s learning.
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with the ISD, Head Start and childcare licensing requirements.
Follow all health and hygiene practices, including handwashing, sanitizing, and universal precautions.
Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required
Support the social and emotional development of children.
Establish positive and productive relationships with families through building rapport and trust.
Know and understand School Readiness Goals and strive to help all children achieve them.
Performs all other duties as assigned