Middle School Classroom Aide Position

Classroom Aide Position

Who We Are

Capital Village is a network of micro-schools that puts students first.

Every student is different. But time and time again, they cite the same key issues when it comes to school: They want more authenticity, more skills that are relevant to their everyday lives, and above all, more agency in their own learning experiences. Without these, school fails students — and we believe they deserve better.

Capital Village Schools is born out of the urgent need to rethink the “one size fits all” model of American education. Each Capital Village School will create an environment where all students, regardless of background or circumstance, are propelled toward greatness in college, career, and life. With only 160 students at each school at full capacity, our intentionally small communities will focus on personalizing the learning experience and serving the whole child. Grounded in the principles of EL Education (formerly known as Expeditionary Learning), our students will master academic content through engaging social justice-focused projects. 

Who You Are

You believe that school can be different, and you want to use your voice and your skills to help shape an innovative new school model that will ultimately grow to serve hundreds of students across the city.  

You are, above all, a learner. Your potential is limitless, because you are constantly growing as a person and as a professional.

You are driven by the belief that all children, regardless of their background or their zip code, can achieve at the highest levels. You believe that it is the job of a school to provide the right academic and behavioral supports so every student can succeed, including the implementation of restorative justice practices.

You are team-oriented and love to collaborate with others.

You understand that running a high-quality school is hard work, and you are excited to roll up your sleeves and get to work.

The Classroom Aide Role

Capital Village Classroom Aides will be part of a team working together to create a new kind of learning environment for students. We aspire to connect the children of Washington, D.C. with the high-demand, high-growth careers of the future by providing a personalized learning environment paired with high expectations for student learning.

As an Expeditionary Learning (EL) Education school, all instructors will engage students in meaningful, authentic, and productive work that allows them to demonstrate mastery of rigorous learning targets. Aides will receive professional development around blended learning, the specific curricula in use at Capital Village, and strategies and best practices for engaging students. Aides will have the following primary responsibilities:

Instruction & Assessment:

• In close collaboration with Lead teachers, support students social-emotional, behavioral and academic needs in the classroom - especially students with special needs
• Monitor student engagement as they complete personalized work with partners or independently
• Support students in their Humanities, Math and Science coursework as needed
• Support teachers in making instructional decisions by pulling data reports from online programs
• Design and facilitate specialized elective courses, where students explore their interests

Culture:

• Model and teach Habits of Character that guide students to become effective learners and ethical people
• Use classroom management techniques that make use of restorative practices, promote equity, and create a respectful, collaborative and growth-minded culture

In addition to the beliefs and attitudes we described above in “Who You Are,” the ideal candidate for this role will also meet the following qualifications:

• High school diploma required, Associate’s degree or 60+ college credits preferred
• Experience building relationships with middle school students in a school setting
• Experience with students with special needs preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the drive, passion to innovate, and tolerance of ambiguity needed for a startup environment
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Familiarity with the DC charter school sector is preferred
• Candidates who are fluent in Spanish or French are highly encouraged to apply

The Tangible Good

Here are some of the perks:

• This position could grow into a full-time position.  Let us know during the interview stage if this interests you!
• We offer competitive compensation (average starting salary is $20/hour). 
• Gain hands-on experience and connections in instruction and school reform
• Develop real-world experience in a start-up organization
• Personalized professional development with executive leadership as a mentor

Capital Village is excited to build a diverse founding team, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodations, please let us know.