Spring Education Group·San Jose, California
The Instructional Aide supports classroom learning, student engagement, and the overall instructional environment under the direction of a teacher. Responsibilities include providing academic assistance, supervising students, and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and organized classroom setting.
Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula. Instructional Aide – Merryhill School
Pay range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Employee referral bonus Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately Opportunity to work in a collaborative and nurturing educational environment
As a Part-Time Instructional Aide at Merryhill School, you will support classroom learning, student engagement, and the overall instructional environment. Working under the direction of a teacher or school leader, you will provide academic assistance, supervise students, and help maintain a structured, positive classroom setting that supports every child’s growth.
Assist with classroom instruction and daily learning activities Support the facilitation of routines and age-appropriate learning experiences Help maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for students Monitor and supervise students to ensure safety and positive behavior Organize and maintain classroom materials, including cleaning and tidying learning areas Participate in staff meetings, school events, and training sessions as needed
What We’re Looking For High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field preferred Maturity, emotional stability, and a calm, supportive presence Stamina to engage positively with students throughout the school day Patient, flexible, dependable, and collaborative attitude Strong communication skills for working with students, families, and staff Ability to accept supervision and implement feedback constructively Recent teaching or classroom support experience is a plus To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.
In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend.
This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.
Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Candidates must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, with a bachelor's degree in education preferred. The role requires maturity, emotional stability, strong communication skills, and the physical stamina to engage with students throughout the school day.
Market context
Full-time instructional aide positions in California are typically in steady demand because schools need dependable classroom support for students and teachers across grade levels. These roles are competitive when candidates show patience, clear communication, and the stamina to stay engaged throughout the day; a bachelor’s degree in Education can strengthen an application, though a high school diploma or GED is required. If you’re considering applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here first to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on student support experience.