Instructional Assistant III – Rancho Cielo Youth Campus, Salinas at John Muir Charter Schools - Monterey
Job Summary
Job Summary
The instructional assistant is employed by John Muir Charter Schools and is responsible for supporting classroom instruction and increasing one-on-one learning opportunities of youth participating in the Rancho Cielo Youth Campus vocational tracks (Culinary, Construction, Technology and Engineering, Auto/Diesel repair). Rancho Cielo and JMCS’s innovative education programs are designed to provide youth, ages 16-25, with an engaging educational experience that meets individual needs. We combine direct instruction, project work, credit recovery, life skills, culinary, construction or agriculture mechanics training and other academic experiences into a highly personalized high school classroom. These classroom activities are combined with top notch vocational training provided by Rancho Cielo in either a culinary, construction, technology and engineering, or auto/diesel repair academy. Academics operate on a modified block schedule, with all students attending a homeroom approximately ½ of the day and changing classes for core subject area instruction. The program is looking for an instructional assistant to help supplement the classroom instruction and provide some more one-on-one and small group opportunities to the students. Please see below for more details about the position. This position includes the following duties: *Support classroom instruction of young adults between the ages of 16 and 24, most of whom have had significant breaks in the high school education. *Substitute in the classroom when lead instructor is not present *Instruct students one-on-one and in small groups in basic Math and English *Work one-on-one with students during credit recovery *Work with the Teacher and Special Education Teacher to Monitor IEP progress and outcomes *Support staff with grading and maintaining gradebook *Work closely with the JMCS and Rancho Cielo team to integrate each program component into the classroom. *Support graduation requirements and suc
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: *Bachelor’s degree or minimum of four years of college *Passing score or ability to pass the CBEST *Possess or ability to obtain a 30-day substitute credential *Ability to tutor Math, English and general high school subjects with minimal supervision *Excellent oral and written communication skills *Excellent organizational and time management skills *Ability to work and communicate effectively as a part of a team. *Ability to motivate, encourage, and support young adults from a wide variety of social, educational and economic backgrounds. *Ability to build relationships with education providers *Motivation to work with opportunity youth. *Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills (conflict resolution, counseling, coaching) *Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff. *Computer literacy (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel). *Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy on the job. *Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision and manage competing priorities. *Ability to exercise sound judgment in making effective decisions and in problem solving skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: *Bachelor’s degree or minimum of four years of college *Passing score or ability to pass the CBEST *Possess or ability to obtain a 30-day substitute credential *Ability to tutor Math, English and general high school subjects with minimal supervision *Excellent oral and written communication skills *Excellent organizational and time management skills *Ability to work and communicate effectively as a part of a team. *Ability to motivate, encourage, and support young adults from a wide variety of social, educational and economic backgrounds. *Ability to build relationships with education providers *Motivation to work with opportunity youth. *Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills (conflict resolution, counseling, coaching) *Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff. *Computer literacy (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel). *Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy on the job. *Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision and manage competing priorities. *Ability to exercise sound judgment in making effective decisions and in problem solving skills.
Comments and Other Information
About John Muir Charter Schools:
John Muir Charter Schools provides young people aged 16-25 the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while working with California Conservation Corps, Local Conservation Corps,
YouthBuild, and WIOA sites in 36 California locations. JMCS is a classroom based public school and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). For more
information, please visit www.johnmuircs.com.
About Rancho Cielo Youth Campus:
Rancho Cielo is a nationally recognized collaboration; a public-private partnership, that brings expert resources together to benefit those youth who have the fewest options available to them.
Its overall goal is to create a safe environment that serves as a viable pathway away from gangs and crime, and one that ultimately leads its graduates to become self-sustaining, contributing
members of society. In addition to high school diploma programs, Rancho Cielo participants receive intensive vocational training, life skills and leadership training, case management, and a
multitude of additional services providing the tools and services young people need to succeed in self-sufficiency, and the self-esteem it generates for all young people. The program is looking for an instructional assistant to help supplement the classroom instruction and provide some more one-on-one and small group opportunities to the students.
Comments and Other Information
About John Muir Charter Schools:
John Muir Charter Schools provides young people aged 16-25 the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while working with California Conservation Corps, Local Conservation Corps,
YouthBuild, and WIOA sites in 36 California locations. JMCS is a classroom based public school and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). For more
information, please visit www.johnmuircs.com.
About Rancho Cielo Youth Campus:
Rancho Cielo is a nationally recognized collaboration; a public-private partnership, that brings expert resources together to benefit those youth who have the fewest options available to them.
Its overall goal is to create a safe environment that serves as a viable pathway away from gangs and crime, and one that ultimately leads its graduates to become self-sustaining, contributing
members of society. In addition to high school diploma programs, Rancho Cielo participants receive intensive vocational training, life skills and leadership training, case management, and a
multitude of additional services providing the tools and services young people need to succeed in self-sufficiency, and the self-esteem it generates for all young people. The program is looking for an instructional assistant to help supplement the classroom instruction and provide some more one-on-one and small group opportunities to the students.
Application Deadline
12/13/2023 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
8/18/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$18.69 - $30.34 Per Hour
$18.69 - $30.34 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
The starting salary range is $18.69 to $30.34 per hour
Length of Work Year
247-day work year
Employment Type
Full Time