Transportation & Classroom Support

What are the hours like?

• Your schedule corresponds with school district schedules.

What do we offer?

• A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth.
• Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform where you choose your growth opportunities.
• Career Advancement opportunities!
• When school is off, you're off!
• Pay Range Starts at $16.88 per hour
• Part-Time Benefits include
• • Paid Time Off
  • Longevity Bonuses
  • Health Membership Option
  • Retirement Savings (403(3) Option)
  • Discount Programs
  • Tuition Discounts

What are the duties and responsibilities?

Transportation Support

• Ride assigned district transportation with students before and/or after the school day or during other scheduled transportation periods.
• Provide supervision of students while riding district transportation.
• Assist with behavior management and reinforce district expectations while students are being transported.
• Monitor student safety and respond appropriately to student needs while on the vehicle.
• Communicate student concerns, special needs, behavioral concerns, or other issues to the appropriate district or Ignite staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and student information.

Classroom Support

• Assist classroom and/or special education teachers with the instructional and physical needs of students.
• Work with individual students or small groups on instructional activities and exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with the care, organization, and maintenance of classroom materials and equipment.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment.
• Assist students with physical or personal care needs, when applicable to the assignment.
• Support student behavior management and reinforce classroom expectations.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including in the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, playground, and other assigned areas.
• Assist the classroom teacher with administrative records and required reports, as assigned.
• Keep the classroom teacher informed of student needs, concerns, or problems.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and student information.

What are the required qualifications?

• High school diploma is the minimum education requirement.
• Willingness to go through and pass the required clearances and training to ensure the safety and security of our children, including mandated reporter training, physical, and TB test. This can typically be accomplished within a week to get you started.
• Capacity for sitting, standing, walking, bending and stopping for long periods of time, as these happen throughout the eight-hour day.
• Previous experience working with individuals with special needs or disabilities is preferred.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting students with diverse needs.
• Ability to follow instructions, work collaboratively with a team, and adapt to changing situations.
• Understanding of confidentiality and privacy requirements related to student information.

Our opportunities are a great way to get a start in your career that offers a lot of room to grow within our organization. We need supportive and committed people to positively impact the next generation. Apply Today!

Note: The specific responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on the policies of regulations governing child care and education.

EOE-The Learning Lamp is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. In accordance with the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA), The Learning Lamp will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or applicants with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on business operations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all employees and applicants feel valued and supported. Reasonable Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.