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Pre-School Instructional Aide (7.5/11 months), Morse/OSS Cambridge Public Schools Office of Student Services - Cambridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in
Cambridge Public Schools Job Details Job ID:
5753057 Application Deadline:
Posted until filled Re-Posted:
Jun 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date:
Sep 1, 2026 Job Description Position :
Pre-School Instructional Aide (7.5 hr/11 months) Office of Student Services/Morse School The Morse School Community:
The Morse School serves children and families from every Cambridge neighborhood and from over 40 different countries. At the Morse School, we nurture not only our children's curiosity and intellectual skills, but also their healthy social and emotional development. Morse School families, teachers, and staff members work together to foster a sense of safety and belonging and to support students in developing a sense of civic responsibility and an appreciation for people with different origins, identities, beliefs, and learning styles. We strive to promote a sense of community where all adults and children feel respected and appreciated. The Morse School follows an inclusion model, with English learners and students with moderate disabilities learning alongside their general education peers with support from special educators, ESL teachers, related service providers, and interventionists. We are actively working towards becoming an antiracist school, and are taking steps towards identifying and dismantling racist structures, hearing and elevating underrepresented voices, and striving to achieve an equitable and just educational experience for all students. The Office of Student Services:
The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of support and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs. The Opportunity :
We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative instructional aide to help foster a safe and positive classroom environment in which students engage in rigorous and joyful learning experiences. This individual will assist the classroom teacher in implementing a curriculum based on children's individual developmental needs in order to provide a creative learning environment focused on high academic achievement, excellence, respect for differences, and collaborative relationships. Specifically, the instructional aide will be under the supervision of the classroom teacher and principal to create a learning environment where each child feels a sense of belonging and is progressing at an optimal rate. The duties of the paraprofessional will include (but not be limited to): Planning for and teaching small and large groups; Assisting in developing units of study with the assistance of the teacher; Keeping track of student progress through assessment and record-keeping systems; Preparing materials and performing other tasks requested by the teacher. Assisting the teacher in providing a safe and effective learning environment in which behaviors that interfere with learning are prevented and/or addressed; and, Any other tasks as directed by the classroom teacher, principal, or assistant principal. Toileting of students is a duty that an individual may be expected and required to perform as a paraprofessional employed by the Cambridge Public Schools Your Skill Set:
As an Instructional Aide, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications: Associate's degree, or 48 college credits (bachelor's degree preferred); Previous coursework in the education of elementary grade children preferred; Previous successful experience working with children in an urban, multicultural setting, preferably at the elementary level; Demonstrated ability to respect diversity and help children develop a positive self-image as successful learners; and, Ability to speak Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Chinese, or Spanish is a plus. How to Join Our Team:
Apply online at www.cpsd.us . Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district. Position Type:
Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Cambridge Public Schools 135 Berkshire Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141 Email:
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