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