Instructional Assistant (IA)

Maplehill School and Farm is a safe, caring, land-based educational community on 230 acres in central Vermont, where relationships inspire learning. 

We are looking for an Instructional Assistant (IA) who can bring enthusiasm and creativity to working one on one with middle and high school-age students. The ideal candidates are positive, dynamic individuals who will enjoy building resilience in students and be able to bring a deep sense of compassion and joy to this meaningful work. 

We engage our students with a holistic approach to education through academics, social/emotional learning, service projects, recreational activities, farming, and gardening. We are committed to a learning model rooted in milieu therapy and nurturing authentic relationships between students, caregivers, staff, volunteers, and community members. We support therapeutic and restorative practices, self-reflection, clear and empathic communication, personal resilience, and taking care. We believe in honoring our students for who they are, recognizing individual strengths and nurturing potential, and that students have widely varying skills, abilities, and interests and learn in many different ways. 

A driver’s license, background check, and good driving record are required. Skills or enthusiasm around the arts, carpentry, mechanics, or physical recreation preferred. The starting wage range is $20/hr and up, commensurate with experience and education, and includes a benefits package. If you are interested in the position, please send a resume and letter of interest to info@maplehillschoolandfarm.org with “IA Application” in the subject bar.

Applications for immediate openings for 2025-26 school year positions are currently being accepted.

Job Description

Title:  Instructional Assistant

Reports to: Campus Dean, General and Special Ed Teachers

Hours and Compensation:

• Full time or part time, hourly

• Based on experience and education

Requirements:  A driver’s license, background check, and good driving record are required. Skills or enthusiasm around the arts, carpentry, mechanics, or physical recreation preferred.

Overall Responsibility: The instructional assistant contributes to the educational and social/emotional program for each student, as planned by the students’ teams and as overseen by the students’ teachers and the dean 

• Collaborate with teachers to implement student academic and social emotional curriculum 

• Communicate with students and colleagues regarding student progress and needs

• Prepare reports, records, and other paperwork     

• Transport students 

• Participate in community and housekeeping duties

• Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the administration, instructional staff, students, parents, and representatives of resource agencies within the community.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work independently with students, following pre-determined educational plans   developed by the student’s team and teachers

• Maintain student confidentiality within the context of FERPA (Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act 

• Ability to follow schedules with punctuality

• Strong communication skills including the ability to provide constructive and compassionate feedback to students and staff team members

• Ability to maintain professional physical and emotional boundaries with all students.

• Commitment to safety as a priority

• Engage in community housekeeping duties

• Attend and participate constructively in staff meetings