TK/Kindergarten Instructional Aide/Paraprofessional (24-25SY)

The Organization

Lighthouse Community Public Schools

At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we are engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms working to disrupt inequities by providing our students and families exceptional educational opportunities every day. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice rooted in the Expeditionary Learning Education Model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving K-12 public charter schools--Lighthouse and Lodestar--serving over 1,600 students in East Oakland. Lighthouse is a beacon for public education and our graduates fulfill the promise of a better, brighter Oakland.

Learn more at www.lighthousecharter.org.

The Opportunity

TK/Kindergarten Instructional Aide/Paraprofessional (24-25SY)

Competencies and Qualifications

Lighthouse Community Public Schools is looking for TK/Kindergarten Instructional Aide/Paraprofessional to support our growing transitional kindergarten program. This would include supporting individual TK students, instructing small and whole groups of TK students, and/or providing instruction alongside the lead teacher in a TK or TK/K combo classroom. At Lighthouse, we strive to hire and retain staff who are relentlessly committed to ensuring that traditionally underserved students of color develop agency and are able to strive for the post-secondary educational experience and career of their choice. Lighthouse staff believe that this important mission is not only attainable; it is essential to transforming our Oakland community.

If you are inspired by our mission and vision and want to be a changemaker in students' lives here in Oakland, then please apply and join us!

You will embody the following Core Competencies:

• Believes that every student can meet high expectations and demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes, particularly for our most vulnerable students.

• Holds a growth mindset for self, colleagues, and students.

• Builds meaningful relationships and communications effectively with students, families, colleagues, and community.

• Has knowledge of child development and different learning modalities.

• Proactively advocates and takes responsibility for what they need to provide high quality supports to the students they serve.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Under the guidance and supervision of the Lead TK/K teacher, deliver individualized, small group and whole group instruction to TK/K students throughout the TK day in a variety of subject areas as well as leading play-based learning and other core structures necessary for TK student development and using developmentally appropriate TK curriculum and instructional strategies.

• Collaborate weekly with other TK teachers, instructional aides, teachers in training, and/or special education teachers to customize supports that encourage students’ engagement and inclusion in the general education classroom

• Implement behavior intervention strategies and plans, as needed.

• Collaboratively plan and lead activities that build meaningful community connections.

• Support with other key tasks across the school day, including proctoring assessments, communicating with families, and supporting teachers and student engagement as assigned.

• Attend and actively participate in professional development activities, team and staff meetings to improve the effectiveness of student support and engagement.

• Actively collaborate with other staff and the larger Lighthouse community.

• Maintain a high standard of professional behavior and follow all school staff policies, including Mandated Reporter, staff/student interaction policies and other requirements at all times.

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or completion of the equivalent of 2 years of college coursework.

• B.A. or B.S., preferred

• 2+ years of related experienceand/or experience working in schools, early childhood education, or with youth highly preferred.

• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus

TIME COMMITMENT

This position is a full-time, salaried, non-exempt, 10-month (190 day) position following the LCPS school calendar (including approximately 5 weeks of time off aligned to school holidays and breaks during the school year). All new staff will report in July 29, 2024.

Common Building Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm M/T/Th/F and 8:00am-5:00pm W.

SUPERVISION

This position reports to the Assistant Principal.

OUR COMPENSATION PACKAGE

At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we take good care of our employees. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive salary and generous health and retirement benefits (100% employee health coverage/50% for dependents; 8% employer-matching for retirement program; medical and dependent FSA) and ample time off connected to the school year calendar. Opportunities for additional compensation for staff interested in working in our summer school program.

TO APPLY

People of color and/or bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume

• Cover letter describing why you are an optimal fit for this position

• 3 references with Name, Email, Phone Number and Title/nature of working relationship

Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis. In-person interviews and performance tasks will take place on-site.

Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.

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