Associate Educator/Paraprofessional

Position: Associate Educator, full-time 

School: Partnership Academy

Compensation: Hourly, $19.70-$25.00/hour depending on experience, plus competitive benefits

Dates: Immediately for 2026-2027 school year and beyond

About:

At Partnership Academy (PA), our work is grounded in purpose, partnership, and possibility.

As a public charter school located in Richfield, PA serves students from preschool through 8th grade across the South Metro. We are committed to creating exceptional learning experiences that empower students to achieve their greatest potential and become positive contributors to their communities. Guided by our vision to be an innovative school that prepares students for a successful future, every role at PA directly supports meaningful, lasting impact.

Our students benefit from data-driven instruction, a strong English Learner program, and engaging Specials classes. Beyond the classroom, our community takes pride in academic success and strong partnerships with organizations and individuals that help make PA truly exceptional.

Our team is inspired by the opportunity to serve students within a culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe strong relationships are at the heart of student success, and we intentionally cultivate a community where staff and families feel valued, supported, and connected.

At PA, employees don’t just join for a job—they join for a mission-aligned community committed to making a difference.

Our staff stay because they experience the impact of their work every day. Whether through meaningful relationships with students and families, strong collaboration with colleagues, or ongoing professional growth, PA is a place where purpose and practice align. We invest in our people through professional development — ensuring our staff are equipped to help students thrive in an ever-changing world. In addition, PA is a proud recipient of the Grow your Own grant, creating pathways for non-licensed staff into licensed staff members. 

We are proud to offer a workplace where:

• Staff see and feel their impact on student growth and future success
• Relationships with students, families, and colleagues are foundational to our culture
• Professional development supports continuous growth and innovation
• Compensation is transparent and equitable
• Retention remains strong, reflecting a community where people choose to stay
• Our values consistently center students, equity, and a positive, inclusive culture

At Partnership Academy, we are building more than a school—we are building a community that prepares students and staff alike for a successful future.

To learn more about the impactful work happening at PA, visit
www.paschool.org.

Job Description:

The Associate Educator (AE):

• Works with an individual student and small groups of students to implement lessons or practice in reading, writing, and math in person
• Effectively motivates students to complete work and progress in their learning toward learning goals
• Facilitates lunch and recess duty
• Maintains a positive classroom culture by working effectively with students and staff of all backgrounds
• Supports the development of English language development, positive behaviors and social/emotional skills, in accordance with students' learning plans.  
• Provides positive reinforcement and helps students build independence.
•  Collaborates effectively with a variety of colleagues.
•  Effectively collects and maintains evidence of student growth and other data.

Qualifications:

• Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or higher OR high school diploma/G.E.D with at least 60 college credits OR successful completion of Parapro examination (Required)
• Experience working with preschool, elementary, or middle school students (Preferred)
• Can independently lead small groups and will be flexible and adaptive in problem solving to meet students' needs (Preferred)
• Excellent communication skills and will collaborate effectively (Preferred)

Commitment to Equity:

Partnership Academy is committed to equity and diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve as outlined in our Values in Action and Racial Equity in Educational Achievement Policy. Partnership Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.