Richfield Early Learning Center, a charter school in Flint, MI, is currently seeking applications for an Instructional Aide for the 2025/2026 school year for Developmental Kindergarten.

Richfield Early Learning Center is a Leader in Me school, focused on building student leaders that are successful both academically and behaviorally. Applicants should have a passion for working with a diverse group of students, a creative and flexible classroom management system, and a dedication to teaching all students with the belief of “Live to Learn, Learn to Lead”.

More about RELC:

• Professional Learning Communities work together at grade levels, mentors/mentee level, and whole staff level every Wednesday

• Special Needs students are mainstreamed and supported with an exceptional staff!

• Follow a traditional calendar

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties

• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing lesson plans and educational activities tailored to the needs of children in the developmental kindergarten setting.

• Provide individualized support to students, facilitating their learning and helping them achieve developmental milestones.

• Supervise students during classroom activities, recess, and other school-related events, ensuring their safety and well-being.

• Assist with classroom management by promoting positive behaviors and addressing any behavioral challenges with appropriate strategies.

• Support the preparation and organization of teaching materials, classroom set-up, and activities.

• Maintain open communication with teachers, parents, and other staff regarding student progress, challenges, and important updates.

• Assist in the assessment of student performance and behavior, contributing to the development of personalized learning plans.

• Adapt instructional methods and materials to accommodate students with varying needs and learning styles.

• Participate in staff training, professional development, and team meetings to enhance skills and knowledge related to special education practices.

• Help create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment that fosters emotional and social development.

• Regular and predictable attendance

Cognitive Demands:

• Supervise multiple students at once

• Provide instructional assistance to students in an individual or small group setting

• Ability to maintain a safe and orderly environment for students

• Participate in continuous professional development

• Effective oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

• Stand and walk frequently

• Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year

• Assist/lift students if necessary

• Withstand a moderate noise level

Qualifications :

Minimum of an Associate's degree or successful completion of Work Keys.

Salary & Benefits:

Beginning hourly rate is adjustable based on years of experience. Experienced aides at Richfield typically make $20/hour.

Health, dental, vision, life and disability, and 401k benefit package available to all full-time employees.

Interested applicants should apply directly to: Patty Wood, Superintendent pwood@richfieldpsa.org and Trish Baggett, Assistant Principal tbaggett@richfieldpsa.org

For more information on Richfield Public School Academy, please visit our website at https://www.richfieldpsa.net/.

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