WHO WE ARE

Cornerstone Education Group is a non-profit organization that manages the Cornerstone charter school network in Detroit, serving the community for nearly 30 years. Our mission is to provide students with the tools to lead fulfilling lives. We do this by providing an excellent education, a foundation of strong character, meaningful relationships, and real-world experiences that prepare them for career and college. We are hiring top talent to help us fulfill this great mission.

THE CORNERSTONE FAMILY

Our faculty, staff, parents and students are all part of the Cornerstone family. We work hard together to help each other succeed. If you want to work alongside a group of people who are passionate about what they do, the city in which they do it, and the families they serve, then Cornerstone is the right place for you.

TITLE: Instructional Aide

FLSA STATUS: Part-time Non- Exempt

REPORTS TO: Building Leader

THE ROLE

An Instructional Aide assists licensed staff members in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the Instructional Aide works closely with staff and administration to promote and execute the instructional plan of the building.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all activities conform to building the Complete Life of students.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Appropriately operate all classroom equipment.

HERE’S WHAT EVERYONE AT CORNERSTONE DOES

• Support and actively engage in the alignment of Career Pathways’ workforce readiness initiatives and curriculum
• Contribute to the organization’s positive culture by exhibiting good character and workplace ethics
• Provide excellent customer service to students, parents, staff, vendors and other visitors
• Leverage data to drive decision making
• Build, further develop and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, community members and others
• Consistently maintain work habits, appearance and behavior that serve as a positive model for students
• Expand your knowledge and skills by participating in professional development opportunities

HERE’S WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in working with students in a specified area of instruction

HERE’S WHY YOU’LL LOVE US

• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and subject to plan eligibility
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time-Off
• Performance and Referral Bonuses
• Advanced Degree Stipend
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Group Life Insurance
• Optional Income Protection Plans
• We operate a positive and supportive working environment
• We foster and encourage innovation in student education and career development
• We facilitate professional development and other faculty and staff experiences
• We provide opportunities to engage in the Partner Program, Career Pathways and other sponsored Cornerstone community programs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment and a computer keyboard
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Reaching overhead and above shoulders to retrieve files and materials
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Eyesight to read a variety of materials

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor/school or office environment. Constant interruptions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position and the qualifications needed. The job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by a person and therefore, should not be taken as a comprehensive list of all qualifications that may be required. Cornerstone Education Group reserves the right to revise and update this job description as needed. Cornerstone Education Group is an equal-opportunity employer.