Every day, you will walk into a classroom filled with students who greet you with love, admiration and an eagerness to learn. As an Instructional Assistant, you will partner with teachers and work directly with individual students and groups of students as a crucial member of the education team. There's nothing more rewarding than that.
Many professional learning opportunities geared to your role
$18.95/hour to start
Great schedule with no nights or weekends
School locations close to your home
Excellent benefits package
Full-time and part-time schedules
Bring your skills to our classrooms.
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As an IA, working with students that have struggles in different areas is the most rewarding part of my job. Whether it be social, educational or personal, I get to try to make a difference for that student in the moment they need it most. It's great to know that every day in the school can be an adventure and a loving place for our students.
I have been with WCPSS for 20 years now. The most rewarding aspect of my job is the relationships I have built with students and staff. They've truly become family, and this strong rapport creates a “job” that is enjoyable and exciting to go to every day. Seeing students be successful, both academically and personally is my favorite part of being an IA.
What you'll love
- Gain invaluable classroom experience and develop essential skills you can apply to a career in education.
- Become a key figure in student's lives, making a lasting impact as they spend a significant part of their day with you.
- Experience the rewarding opportunity of providing one-on-one support to individual students while the teacher instructs the entire class.
What it's like
- You'll partner with teachers in one or more classrooms to help with instruction, prepare materials and manage classrooms.
- You'll engage and assist students from many different backgrounds, each with individual needs and unique talents.
- You'll create an encouraging, caring, safe and healthy learning environment for all kids.
What it takes
- High school diploma or GED
- For positions at Title 1 schools, candidates must meet Highly Qualified standards. (View Title I Schools)
- Pre-K Instructional Assistants must also hold or be working toward an associate's degree in birth through kindergarten, child development, early childhood education or related field, or a Child Development Associate credential. (IAs must complete a minimum of six semester hours per year or meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act and have one of the following: six documented semester hours of coursework in early childhood education, or at least two years of work experience in an early childhood setting.)
