Expeditions Instructional Assistant / Substitute, SY25-26 (California)

Expeditions Instructional Assistant / Substitute, SY25-26 (California)

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The Expeditions Instructional Assistant will support a classroom of middle or high school students engaged in various self-directed and small-group experiences with coaching, encouragement and guidance.

Students develop their understanding of themselves and the world as they decide on their next steps after graduation. The Expeditions Instructional Assistant will work with the Dean of Expeditions to support a classroom of students as they engage in these activities.

Positions are available at all Summit Public Schools campuses across the Bay Area and Washington State. Some, not all, available positions include time at nearby school sites in addition to work at your primary school site.

The Expeditions Instructional Assistant will serve as a site-based substitute during times that they are not actively supporting Expeditions.

What You'll Do

This role will serve as an in-person proctor and mentor for students enrolled in Summit Expeditions Experiences.

• Manage Classroom Environment : Supervise students during virtual, independent, and student-led group learning, track and monitor student attendance, arrange and maintain a safe, structured, and effective learning environment.
• Provide Student & Community Support : Build positive relationships with students, families, and faculty members, supervise students during virtual, independent, and student-led group learning, provide in the moment feedback to students regarding their engagement and participation.
• Communication with online instructors (as needed) : Regularly communicate with online course instructors for students engaged in online coursework, share insights as to how students are engaging with the content.
• General Education & Substitute Teaching Support (during non-Expeditions weeks) : Support teachers and students in core academic courses, serve as a substitute teacher on some days, provide a high quality student experience based on plans and materials provided by the classroom teacher.

What You Need

What You Get

In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you'll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, paid time off for federal holidays, organization-wide closures, and school-site closures and a personal leave bank of 2 days (16 hours) per year.

Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities.

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