Teacher Aide - Westmoreland Academy

🌟 Make a Difference Every Day as a Teacher Aide! 🌟

Location: Westmoreland Academy in Pasadena, CA
Schedule: 31 hours/week
Pay Range: $18.75–$20.62/hour*
(*Based on experience, education, certification, and bilingual use.)

Are you passionate about education and ready to make a meaningful impact? Join the Institute for the Redesign of Learning (IRL)—a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every child thrive.

As a Teacher Aide, you’ll support students with exceptional needs, helping them build skills, confidence, and independence in a caring and collaborative school community.

💡 What You’ll Do

• Support students in classrooms, during breaks, and on field trips.
• Reinforce lessons and help students with academic and social skills.
• Use positive behavior strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Assist teachers with lesson plans, supervision, and data collection.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for all students.

💪 What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma 
• CPR/First Aid certification (training provided if needed)
• Willingness to complete our 10-week in-house training.
• Reliable transportation, phone, and internet access.
• Must pass background check, health screening, and TB test

🎁 Why You’ll Love Working at IRL

• Competitive pay and merit-based raises
• Exceptional mentorship and training programs
• Career growth—we promote from within!
• Supportive, mission-driven leadership
• Health, dental, and vision insurance + $25K life insurance (if eligible)
• Generous PTO: up to 2 weeks’ vacation, 13 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Retirement plan and flexible spending accounts

At IRL, we believe in nurturing the whole child—physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively—so they can grow into caring, competent, and contributing members of society.

If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful, apply today!