Instructional Aide

Premier High School Houston Sharpstown is seeking an Instructional Aide.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers or coordinators in all areas of work.
• Implement instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of a coordinator or teacher.
• Assist with understanding assessments.
• Assist teachers in checking daily goals to ensure work is being completed.
• Motivate students for maximum learning.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Inspire students with consistency, care, and interest to build students’ self-esteem and promote further success.
• Praise students, compliment them, and encourage them to build character.
• Facilitate activities that promote speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English.
• Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer literate.
• Ability to learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
• Experience may be work in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience.
• OR be a high school student 18 years of age or older and have a final grade of 70 or better in two or more education and training courses specified in Chapter 130, Subchapter E for three or more credits verified in writing by the superintendent of the district where the credits were earned. The education and training courses must include either Instructional Practices (as described in §130.164) or Practicum in Education and Training (as described in §130.165).
• 6+ months of experience working for a Public or Private School (preferred).

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Passion for children.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with children.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state education laws.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.