Location
Hayward, California
Salary
$14 - $14 / HOUR
The Instructional Aide supports teachers by assisting with classroom activities, lessons, and the promotion of positive student behaviors. They also handle clerical tasks and ensure student safety during school activities and daily duties.
Candidates must have an associate degree, two years of college coursework, or have passed the Paraprofessional's Exam. Additional requirements include a successful BCI/FBI background check and the physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and follows instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations Assists with school activities, including, but not limited to, parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraiser, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc. Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, grading papers and making copies Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas Understands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty Performance Expectations: Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others Acts in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standard About You: Associate degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Paraprofessional’s Exam Proficiency in MS Office Successful completion of BCI/FBI check Ability to meet educational standards as applicable Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently Understanding and ability to manage confidential information High quality written and verbal communication skills Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs. Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus About Us “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities. We offer the following benefits: Compensation The starting hourly rate for this position is $14.25/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Life benefits – time & peace of mind Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations Health benefits – stay well & thrive Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary short-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term disability insurance Career benefits – keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
Market context
In California, instructional aide roles are commonly tied to ongoing classroom support needs, especially in special education settings where autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities experience is highly valued. Competition can be strong because districts often look for candidates who can meet basic credentialing steps, work well with students with diverse needs, and adapt quickly to classroom routines. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your high school diploma, driver’s license eligibility, and crisis management certification plan before applying.
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Salary benchmark
$43,772 avg / yr
Typical range: $37,440–$53,560 based on 300 active listings in California