School Assistant (Bilingual Spanish and English) – Non-Certificated
OverviewVoices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model.
Though 90% of Hispanic young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 20% aged 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. In contrast, only about 35% of the general American public considers college highly important, and a similar 35% hold a bachelor’s degree (2023, 2024 Pew Research) Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that.
Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, language development, and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous, language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive, prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking through reflective, data-informed practice.
If our mission, model, and approach to teaching and learning resonate with you, we invite you to apply.
Role SummaryVoices Academies’ School Assistant staff will work during meal, recess and enrichment periods and assist in the supervision of students inside and outside the classroom; prepare meals and assist with cleanup tasks; and perform other duties as assigned. All employees must fully support the mission, vision and values of the school and must be willing to actively and enthusiastically participate in a professional learning community. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of general needs and behavior of children; and know basic first aid; and appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise:Communicate with students and motivate them to participate in learning activitiesSupervises classroom and outdoor playground activities to direct students into safe activities and relationships Observes activities of students and assists the teacher in maintaining orderInforms the teacher on progress or problemsAdministers basic first aid, as neededPerforms incidental housekeeping tasks, such as arranging objects, putting things away, cleaning tables, chairs, sweeping and work areasPerforms related work as requiredLearn and adapt new procedures and conditionsApply knowledge and practices with good judgmentRecognize and report hazards to safetyLearn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and related to the program to which assignedUnderstand and carry out oral and written instructionsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of workOther duties as assigned
Voices Academies School Assistant candidates will have the following
Required Qualifications: Maintain professional appearance and maturity, which establishes a desirable example for studentsExcellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communitiesAbility to work well independently and within a team environment; working efficiently, and exercising excellent judgment in making decisionsWorks well in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferredAble to excel in an ethnic and socioeconomic diverse inner city community
Working Conditions:Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional evening and or weekend work Occasional travel Willingness to be trained as needed
Employment:Reports directly to Business ManagerPermanent Part-Time, Non-ExemptPosition follows 10 month calendarAt-Will AgreementHourly compensation range: $19.18 - $23.00 DOE
If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at jobs@voicescharterschool.com.
Voices College-Bound Language Academies will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable federal and California law.
Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.