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SalaryAn Ancona family seeks a 1:1 Student Aide at The Ancona School, beginning August 2023 (the start of the 2023-2024 school year).
A 1:1 Student Aide at Ancona plays a crucial role in supporting the student they are paired with throughout their daily routine. While Ancona’s teachers provide the architecture for the academic and social/emotional development of young children, the 1:1 Student Aide's focus is to foster individual growth and address the specific needs of the individual student they are working directly with.
The student who will be supported by the 1:1 Student Aide has challenges related to 22q Deletion Syndrome, including anxiety management, developmental delays, sensory processing, and ADHD tendencies. He is a fun-loving kid who is easily redirectable, but he benefits most from hands-on support to assist with his educational needs, understanding social cues, and executive functioning development. The student receives regular assistance from Ancona’s Student Support Team (SST), along with weekly speech and occupational therapy sessions with outside providers.
This is an excellent opportunity to work under the tutelage of a master teacher and observe the theories of progressive education and child development—with an emphasis on social justice—in action throughout Ancona’s vibrant learning community.
Specific Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Job Function
- Responsible to the Kumar family, the head teacher, assistant teacher and the Student Support Team
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a harmonious routine for the student, supporting work cycles and discipline practices as modeled by the family, head teacher, and peers
- Follow classroom lessons and take additional/supplemental notes as needed
- Provide assistance and support for assignments throughout the day
- Pay attention to the needs of the student, including but not limited to: regular check-ins about needing extra food, water, or altering environment based on physical needs (i.e. moving to a rocking chair for postural and movement support)
- Cooperate and collaborate with head teacher of the classroom
- Carefully observe and keep records on the student’s individual progression within the classroom
- Always be available to offer gentle guidance or to remove student from sudden stressful situations (plays an essential role in stress reduction)
- Participate in weekly meetings between teacher and 1:1 Student Aide
- Coordinate "team" meetings with external supports (speech therapist, occupational therapist, etc.)
- Model and demonstrate appropriate social courtesy and respect for children and adults
- Maintain strong communication between family and SST
- Understand when to "step back," or to promote independence in certain environments
Responsibilities to the Child, Teachers and Parents:
- Keep information confidential
- Be professional and positive in all communication with children and parents
- Prioritize listening to the student
- Be familiar with school policies
- Inform the family and head teacher of any classroom issues, including discipline, health, or equipment needs
- Meet with the head teacher to discuss goals for the student as the school year progresses
Responsibilities to the Classroom:
- Understand where classroom materials belong and their appropriate uses
- Assist in creating a safe space for student, both physically and emotionally
Absence:
- Notify the family and head teacher as soon as possible so that student can feel prepared, despite a change in schedule/routine
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
- College degree (Bachelor’s or Associate’s) or equivalent work experience
- Previous experience in a Montessori setting (preferred)
Requirements
- CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
- Pass a background check
- Have the physical capacity to work with primary-aged children (3rd and 4th grade) including: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, empathizing, talking, hearing, repetitive motion, sedentary work, light work, medium work, close visual acuity)
Work Environment
- Inside and outside environmental conditions
- Noise
Competencies
- Respect for children
- Passion for education
- Openness to growth and change
- 40-minute weekly meetings with Head Teacher
Travel
0-5% - Aide should be available to travel with student on field trips if needed. This includes a two night stay at an overnight trip in the fall.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Interested candidates should submit an employment application, cover letter and resume to learningaidejob@anconaschool.org
