Education Aide

EDUCATION AIDE

Our education community consists of Ad Astra (school for K-12 students), Kenmont (school for infant - Primary aged students), and several extracurriculars, bus routes, and camps. This is not a traditional school community. We strive to provide excellent educational programs for all our SpaceX youth on all SpaceX operating days. Our Education Aides provides a pivotal role in providing student support as well as ad-hoc duties, such as chaperoning our bus routes planning events, and supporting/tutoring students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support teachers in ensuring high levels of each student’s academic achievement and growth
• Assist in building a positive classroom culture of hard work, high standards, warmth, and joy
• Implement pedagogical best practices under the guidance of teachers or school administrators
• Help provide structured academic interventions in response to real-time formative data
• Support bus routes as a chaperone
• Help plan and execute a variety of events, including movie nights, holiday events, toddler raves, chess tournaments, and more
• Participate as part of a broader team to support cross-studio programs and initiatives
• Help motivate and build relationships with students
• Aid in creating and facilitating enriching learning experiences for students (guest speakers, field trips, etc.)
• Supervise small groups or mixed-age learners during activities, breaks, and exhibitions
• Prepare learning materials, manage classroom resources, and maintain a safe, organized environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Experience working with or managing groups of children

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience as a teaching assistant, paraprofessional, or in childcare/education settings
• Familiarity with project-based learning, or learner-driven environments
• Comfortable with online learning tools and adaptive technology
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Enthusiastic, patient, and flexible team player
• Genuine passion for children and belief in their ability to learn and grow with guided support

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours, through the summer
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted