Cole Academy is seeking a full time Kindergarten Paraprofessional.

Cole Academy is Lansing's longest-standing charter school in the state of Michigan and received a charter through Central Michigan University in 1995. The Academy originated as an Early Childhood Center and over the years, gradually became a K-5 Public School. Combining a foundation of current, research-based, balanced literacy objectives and a sustained professional development direction from Heggerty and UFLI and current literacy program supports that "raised the bar" for student achievement. Reader’s and Writer’s Workshops continue to be critical directions for Cole Academy. Math facts operation and mastery and problem solving are a strong focus within our math curriculum. MTSS tiered interventions and support and PBIS behavior supports continue to be at the forefront of our student progress monitoring for student growth and success. All core subjects are a priority with ELA and Math as the foundation.

Cole Academy Values

1. We are committed to hiring a racially diverse staff at our district.

2. Willingness to learn new skills, to be reflective, and to acquire new knowledge through sustained professional learning

3. Establishes and maintain standards for student behavior needed to achieve a respectful and cooperative learning atmosphere in the classroom

4. Ability to work and flow with the lead teacher and support in all initiatives within and out of the classroom for student supports and oversight for growth and success

5. Willingness to work as a team within the classroom and school teams for student growth and school and team success

Company Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans

• 5% 401(k) company match

• Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer

• Voluntary Plans Available

For more information on Cole Academy, please visit our website at https://www.coleacademy.org/.