TK Instructional Assistant, RSP Aide & Student Proctor

Job Summary

Are you the kind of person who can help a four-year-old zip a jacket, guide a student through a challenging assignment, organize a hands-on activity, supervise an energetic playground, and still be ready for an outdoor learning adventure—all before lunch? Mt. Baldy School is looking for a warm, flexible, energetic, and dependable individual to join our close-knit team.

This unique position combines three essential roles: supporting our youngest learners in the TK Bunny classroom, assisting students with exceptional needs through our Resource Specialist Program, and helping maintain safe, positive, and engaging spaces during recess, lunch, and other student activities. Mt. Baldy School is not a typical school—and this is not a typical instructional aide position.

We are a small, one-school TK–8 district nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, serving approximately 120 students. Our size allows staff members to know every child, work closely across grade levels, and become an important part of the entire school community. Learning at MBS extends well beyond classroom walls. Students explore the creek, work in the garden, investigate the surrounding forest, learn in the burn scar, and participate in authentic outdoor experiences.

Our program emphasizes student leadership, curiosity, inclusion, social-emotional development, and meaningful relationships. Every adult on campus contributes to this culture. Job Description / Essential Elements The successful candidate will work well with children and adults. This is a 3 hour per morning position, 185 days per year with duties including but not limited to assisting students in improving arithmetic, reading and language skills.

Assisting teachers in instructing small groups or individual students. Assisting with planning strategies as it pertains to students within specific programs, compiling instructional materials for classroom use, supervision of students during recess, lunch and in other group activities; grading of student work, issuing and maintaining classroom supplies, operate office and classroom equipment, monitor testing, assemble instructional materials, bulletin boards, learning centers and other classroom areas; and participation in student study team Requirements / Qualifications Our ideal candidate is someone who: Genuinely enjoys working with children of different ages and abilities.

Is patient, kind, observant, and able to maintain appropriate boundaries. Understands that behavior is communication and approaches students with curiosity and compassion. Can provide support without creating dependence. Is dependable, punctual, flexible, and ready to adjust when plans change. Takes initiative while also following teacher direction and established student plans.

Communicates professionally with students, families, and colleagues. Is comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in a mountain environment. Brings a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to be part of a true team. Believes that every child deserves to feel known, included, capable, and valued.