Afterschool Instructional Assistant (IA) Job Description (Part-Time)

Capitol Collegiate Academy is a K-8, college-preparatory, tuition-free public charter school in Sacramento, an incredibly diverse area of the city representing over many nationalities, cultures, languages, and backgrounds. Our school was founded by a diverse group of Sacramento leaders representing a variety of professional backgrounds who share the firm belief that we must expand educational opportunities for students from low-income communities.

Capitol Collegiate Academy prepares students in kindergarten through grade eight to compete, achieve, and lead in high school, in college, and in life. We are founded on the firm belief that all students, regardless of race, language, or socio-economic status, are entitle to a high quality education.

Capitol Collegiate’s program is designed after the core elements seen in the highest-performing urban charter schools in the country: rigor, structure, and support. We operate with an extended school day (7:30-3:30) as well as an extended school year.  We also recognize that teaching is the biggest lever in student achievement, therefore offering extensive professional development: 30 full days, 2.5 hours every Wednesday, and additional individualized support on a daily basis.

Capitol Collegiate is seeking a teaching assistant who believes in our mission and is committed to a no-excuses model of education that holds all students to high expectations, provides them with the supports to succeed, and effectively puts them on a path to college.

Position Summary

Afterschool Instructional Assistant leads a variety of small and large group activities within our Afterschool Program.  The Afterschool IA reports to the Dean of Students  Must be available to work Monday – Friday during the program hours from 3:00 – 6:00pm.  

Professional Responsibilities:

• Embody and promote the mission and vision of Capitol Collegiate
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times
• Enforce school-wide culture, systems, and expectations

• Lead large and small group art, athletic, science and other activities within a planned Afterschool curriculum
• Monitor and supervise outdoor activities ensuring a safe, structured environment for students
• Actively participate in weekly  meetings

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with mission and vision of school
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• High degree of professionalism and personal responsibility
• Flexibility and the desire to both give and receive feedback
• Two or more years of experience working with students in a school setting
• Strong organizational capacity and attention to detail
• Unwavering belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
• Openness to feedback, desire to continue development as a professional, and willingness to take responsibility for student outcomes and achievement
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Compensation is hourly and commensurate with experience. Please include hourly or salary history in application material for last 2 jobs.