Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 52 schools serving 19,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond. 

Job Description

The Instructional Aide position is a unique role that is responsible for providing support for the day to day operations of the school operations. The School Aide is responsible for administering and operating support services as assigned by the manager. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide administrative support including but not limited to data entry, making photocopies, restocking supplies, organizing classroom materials, etc.Collect packages and transport to office spaces Provide short term student supervision when needed Assist school personnel with health and safety protocols Support execution of school systems (e.g. Breakfast, Arrival, Dismissal, Meal Times)Provide student supervision in hallwaysOther support duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and has a strong sense of personal responsibility;Ideal candidates are hard-working, urgent, energetic, and are willing to learn and adapt;Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve;is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability;A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills, communication skills (particularly with children), and problem solving skills;Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment;

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma; Passion for working with K-12 students.

Additional Information

Our people are what makes us Uncommon.  We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values—equity, transparency, and clarity—to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise.  Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.

Compensation for this position: The compensation for this role based in New York City is $18 per hour.

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [email protected].