Dual Language Instructional Assistant

Participate • Raleigh, NC, or the greater Triangle metro area, NC

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About The Position

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering students for a global future. At Participate Learning, we have partnered with schools since 1987 to prepare students for career success through cultural exchange, dual language, and global learning programs. Our goal is to help students build essential bilingual fluency, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and the ability to communicate in English at an intermediate-high level.
• An associate or bachelor's degree is preferred, with a degree in education being a plus.
• Prior experience working with children (K-5) in a teaching, tutoring, or childcare setting is required.
• Must be located in Raleigh, NC, or the greater Triangle metro area and willing to travel within the state.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel between schools.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and successfully complete all required training and evaluations.
• Must complete the designated school district's HR process for school volunteers or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Empower students by leading small groups in Spanish across different subjects, including literacy rotations, to improve their language skills and academic abilities.
• Work with the lead teacher to create lesson plans, instruct students individually and in groups, and prepare classroom materials like photocopying and laminating.
• Help establish and enforce rules to maintain an orderly classroom environment.
• In the absence of the lead teacher, take over the primary instructional role, leading instruction in the target language, completing all daily tasks, and maintaining clear notes on student performance.
• Promote cross-cultural activities and the dual language immersion program within the school and the wider community, serving as a fluent Spanish-speaking role model for students.
• Support the school's and Participate Learning's policies and procedures across multiple dual language classrooms.

Benefits

• Attractive medical benefit coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Cellphone stipend
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between schools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree