K-5 Paraprofessionals Jobs

2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR--INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

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UNIVERSITY PREP

Position: K-5 Paraprofessionals

Our Mission: Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Prep educates every K-5 scholar for a four-year college degree and life of opportunity.

Why You'll Love Us

"We have been a part of the University Prep family from the beginning. Over the past school years, I've been so proud to see my child grow, learn, and get the support that I feel every child should receive.” – U Prep Parent

At U Prep, three major focus areas drive our work each day, ensuring we stay true to the promises we make to every one of our families – a genuine life of opportunity for their child.

• Character - A focus on growing good students and good people is at the heart of our mission. Read more.
• Academics - Academic excellence for every child sits at the center of our work. Read more.
• Vision - You can only dream as far as you can see - we ensure all of our students see what’s truly possible. Read more.

Why We'll Love You

Do the following must haves resonate with how you are wired?

You're mission and values-driven. You are committed to educational equity for all children and are deeply aligned with the core values that drive our team and our organization at University Prep.

You love working with people: You love to proactively communicate with new people, in fact it gives you energy.

You carry deep humility while remaining results-oriented: You are open to new ideas and approaches while always keeping the end goal in sight.

You never give up: You take on challenges and find a way to get to the finish line.

Achieving big dreams takes hard work and a team effort. If you’re reading this far and feel yourself nodding enthusiastically, read on!

What You'll Do

• Teach, support and enhance school-wide systems and expectations at all times with all children.
• Completed administrative tasks as needed to support a grade level team.
• Embody mission and vision of University Prep along with the organization’s core values.
• Provide classroom supports to scholars. This includes (but is not limited to): preparation and distribution of classroom materials, support during arrival, dismissal and snack/bathroom.
• Support during school wide events and/or field trips.

Compensation & Benefits

Our package includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Hourly rate $22 - $26/hr. Depending on experience.
• U Prep contributes up to $600 to a personal wellness account for each employee.
• For those working full time U Prep pays 100% of the employee’s personal medical benefit and provides options to elect dental, vision, critical illness and accident benefits.
• Option to work full time or part time depending upon availability and desire.

Position Requirements

• A “whatever it takes” disposition.
• Openness to feedback and a strong desire for continual growth and development as a professional.
• Bilingual strongly preferred (English/Spanish).
• Full commitment to, belief in, and alignment with mission and vision of University Prep.
• Willingness to take responsibility for scholar outcomes and achievement without excuse.
• Demonstrated track record of operating with a growth mindset and deep humility in all previous roles.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year working in urban education and/or with a diverse student population.
• Strong organizational skills as evidenced by exceptional time and task management
• Unyielding optimism that children can perform at or above grade level regardless of where they may be starting their educational journey.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work in person/in the school building. This is not remote/telecommuting role.
• Full commitment to organization’s core values and core identity.

For Additional Information: Visit: http://uprepschool.org/careers/

As an equal opportunity employer, University Prep hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.