2021-2022 Instructional Assistant

Yellowstone College Prep

Reports to:         Principal 

 

Qualifications:    College degree preferred, but not required; experience working with children in an educational setting

                             

Organizational Overview

Yellowstone College Prep (YCP) is a community school preparing community leaders. At Yellowstone, we inspire, empower, and invest in our students to achieve their highest potential and fulfill their intended purpose. Our model includes smaller class sizes  and a culturally relevant, interdisciplinary experience that includes rigorous academics, strong character education, and a focus on parent and community engagement.

 

Yellowstone College Prep operates on a beautiful Third Ward campus built in 1927 that is less than half a mile from downtown Houston. As part of its unique program, YCP is co-located with Yellowstone Academy, a private Christian school that serves students in preK3 through 5^th grade. This innovate public/private hybrid is the first of its kind in the state of Texas. These two schools will operate through a shared services agreement as they leverage the Academy’s fifteen years of success and expand to serve 800 students in pre-K through 12^th grade within the next five years.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with all elements of daily instruction in the classroom
• Assist with classroom management and behavior/discipline for the whole class, small groups of students, and individual student redirection
• Assist with the observation and evaluation of student’s academic and social/emotional growth and development
• Assist with the planning of lessons and preparation of classroom materials, activities, and centers (including making copies)
• Assist with movement to and from the classroom, including restroom breaks, time with specialists, recess, meals in the cafeteria, and other related activities
• Monitor and assist in the cafeteria during meals
• Assist with, plan, and facilitate intervention instruction as determined by the academic team
• As needed and assigned, serve as the lead instructor or assistant for ancillary classes or other “specialist” blocks
• As needed and assigned, serve as the substitute instructor for content classes
• Assist with morning and/or afternoon arrival and dismissal duty
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

 

Professional Growth and Development

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees, as needed.
• Participate in an instructional culture that values feedback, seeks out growth opportunities, fosters innovation, and always puts student achievement first.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

 

Physical Demands

Frequent moving about the school building/classroom to facilitate learning and student management between classes; significant use of a computer screen, keyboard, and other office equipment; frequent exchange of communication with parents, students, and colleagues regarding behavior, academics, and other school business.

 

Yellowstone Values

Every employee at Yellowstone is committed to our PRIDE values:
 

Positivity: At Yellowstone, we smile first. We are a positive presence on campus and extend a good-natured grace and enthusiasm in all personal interactions.

 

Responsibility: We follow through on our promises and commitments. We own our actions and will never settle for less than our best effort.  

 

Integrity: We demonstrate integrity in all circumstances and always put the best interests of the Yellowstone community first. We “walk the talk” and lead by example.   

 

Determination: We anticipate and overcome challenges. We are resilient in the face of obstacles and are committed to the success of every member of the Yellowstone community.  

 

Excellence: We hold everyone (families, students, colleagues) to the highest standard of excellence and constantly look for ways to enhance the Yellowstone experience.

 

Compensation and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Yellowstone College Prep offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental life and short-term disability insurance, paid sick leave and participation in the Texas Retirement System.

 

 

Application Process

To apply for this position, please complete an online application which can be accessed through the “employment” tab on the Yellowstone website at www.yellowstonecollegeprep.org. Yellowstone will notify candidates if they are selected for the next step of the application process. This process will include participating in a comprehensive interview process.

 

YELLOWSTONE COLLEGE PREP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IT IS OUR POLICY THAT ALL APPLICANTS BE CONSIDERED SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION OR VETERAN STATUS.