Prekindergarten Paraprofessional at AXIS International Academy – Fort Collins, CO, Colorado

Employment Status: Full time non-exempt (hourly)

Start Date: July 31, 2025

Supervisor: Leadership staff member, AXIS International Academy Fort Collins

Compensation: $19-$22 per hour. Position includes retirement benefits through Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (copera.org) as well as option for health benefits.

Application Deadline: July 15, 2025

Who We Are:

AXIS is more than a school — we are a community movement preparing students to become the global citizens our world needs. We believe in nurturing bilingualism, academic excellence, and strong character through a multicultural, inclusive environment. Our students are empowered to lead with knowledge, empathy, and purpose in both local and global communities.

Position Description:
AXIS is seeking a hard-working, flexible person to support the prekindergarten classroom teachers with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in one-one, small, or large groups, and with daily classroom tasks such as supervision, copies, prepping classroom materials, etc.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist the classroom teacher with implementation of instructional plans
• Assist the classroom teacher with small group or one-one student support
• Assist the classroom teacher in preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, and/or documenting student progress
• Provide conditions for a positive and caring learning environment
• Follow our behavior protocols and use positive reinforcement to address issues
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner
• Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, and/or school functions
• Perform any additional duties as assigned, which are consistent with the effective and orderly operation of this position, and the school-wide educational goals
  

Required Qualifications:

• Associates or equivalent; Bachelors preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with students in a school setting
• Bilingual English and one of our Partner Languages (French, Spanish, or Mandarin Chinese)